Menthyl isovalerate
ALDRICH/W266906 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Menthyl 3-methylbutanoate
CAS Number: 16409-46-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H28O2
Molecular Weight: 240.38
EC Number: 240-460-1
MDL Number: MFCD00045488
Linear Formula: C15H28O2
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 260-262 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C15H28O2/c1-10(2)8-15( |
InChI key | VYQSSWZYPCCBRN-UHFFFAOYSA |
optical activity | [α]20/D −64°, neat |
organoleptic | fruity; cooling; woody; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CC(C)CC(=O)OC1CC(C)CCC1C( |
General description: | Menthyl isovalerate is one of the key constituents of peppermint oil. It is also reported in the essential oils of some Tanacetum species. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 260-262 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 2669 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |