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Product Name: |
Isoamyl isovalerate |
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CAS: |
2445-77-4 |
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MF: |
C10H20O2 |
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MW: |
172.26 |
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EINECS: |
219-496-7 |
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Mol File: |
2445-77-4.mol |
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Melting point |
-68.47°C (estimate) |
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Boiling point |
191-195 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
3506 | 2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.414(lit.) |
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Fp |
143 °F |
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JECFA Number |
204 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
2445-77-4 |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester(2445-77-4) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate (2445-77-4) |
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WGK Germany |
3 |
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Description |
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate has a herbaceous, fruity, somewhat earthy fragrance with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. May be prepared by direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid. |
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Chemical Properties |
2-Methylbutyl-3-methylbutanoate has an herbaceous, fruity,somewhat earthy fragrance and a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. |
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Chemical Properties |
Colorless liquid; herbaceous, fruity odor.Sol in alc, fixed oils; insol in water. |
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Uses |
Food additive. |
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Preparation |
By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid. |
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Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 24 ppb |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: fruity, estery with a berry-apple and tutti-frutti nuance. |
