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Isovaleric acid

ALDRICH/129542 - 99%

Synonym: 3-Methylbutanoic acid; 3-Methylbutyric acid

CAS Number: 503-74-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.13
EC Number: 207-975-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002726
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
Catalog Number PKG Qty. Price Quantity
45-129542-100ML 100 mL
 $34.40
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45-129542-500ML 500 mL
 $71.80
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assay 99%
autoignition temp. 824 °F
bp 175-177 °C (lit.)
density 0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
form liquid
functional group carboxylic acid
InChI 1S/C5H10O2/c1-4(2)3-5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
InChI key GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp −29 °C (lit.)
Quality Level 200 
refractive index n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
SMILES string CC(C)CC(O)=O
vapor pressure 0.38 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Application: Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids.
General description: Isovaleric acid, also known as 3-methylbutanoic acid, is commonly used for ester synthesis and as a building block in organic reactions. It is a volatile organic compound present in vinegar bait and is determined by solid phase microextraction. Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids. It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.
Packaging: 100, 500 mL in glass bottle
Purity 99%
bp 175-177 °C (lit.)
mp −29 °C (lit.)
Density 0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
UNSPSC 12352100

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