Menthyl isovalerate
- CAS No.
- 16409-46-4
- Chemical Name:
- Menthyl isovalerate
- Synonyms
- Validol;FEMA 2669;Menthylisovalerat;MENTHYL ISOVALERATE;menthol,isovalerate;MENTHYLISOVALERIANAT;L-METHYL ISOVALERATE;menth-3-ylisovalerate;L-MENTHYL ISOVALERATE;MENTHYL ISOVALERATE(P)
- CBNumber:
- CB7701014
- Molecular Formula:
- C15H28O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 240.38
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00045488
- MOL File:
- 16409-46-4.mol
| Melting point | 1.3°C (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 260-262 °C750 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2669 | MENTHYL ISOVALERATE |
| refractive index | 1.4486 |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity cooling sweet woody |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 64°, neat |
| JECFA Number | 432 |
| LogP | 5.555 (est) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | MENTHYL ISOVALERATE |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | E6QE751102 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester (16409-46-4) |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OT0720000 |
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Menthyl isovalerate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
Menthyl isovalerate has an odor similar to both menthol and isovaleric acid, sweet and herbaceous, somewhat balsamic or root-like. It has a bitter, wood-like taste. Prepared by heating a mixture of ι-menthol and isovaleric acid at 100 - 110°C in the presence of trace concentrated H2SO4 or at 100°C in the presence of HCL.
Chemical Properties
Menthyl isovalerate has an odor similar to both menthol and isovaleric acid, sweet and herbaceous. It has a bitter, wood like taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in several peppermint essential oils: American, French, English, and Russian peppermint and nutmeg
Preparation
Prepared by heating a mixture of l-menthol and isovaleric acid at 100 to 110°C in the presence of trace concentrated H2SO4 or at 100°C in the presence of HCl.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 80 ppm: fruity, sweet, with a tutti-fruitti background.
Hazard
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A moderate skin contact irritant.
Menthyl isovalerate Preparation Products And Raw materials
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