Propyl isovalerate
ALDRICH/W296000 - natural (US), ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Propyl 3-methylbutanoate; Propyl 3-methylbutyrate
CAS Number: 557-00-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 209-148-2
MDL Number: MFCD00048695
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2COO(CH2)2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
density | 0.862 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural (US) | |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-4-5-10-8(9) |
InChI key | LSJMDWFAADPNAX-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | apple; fruity; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 | |
SMILES string | CCCOC(=O)CC(C)C |
Application: | The non-specific fruitiness of this compound makes it a good fit for many types of fruit flavors, including apple, banana, blueberry, pear, peach, grape, strawberry, pineapple and tropicals like jackfruit and durian. These same notes will also add to the fruity complex of aged cheese like Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 1% |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 5-10ppm |
General description: | Natural occurence: Apple, banana, gruyere cheese and jackfruit |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10 kg in poly drum |
Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Risk Statements | 10 |
Safety Statements | 16 |
RIDADR | UN 1993C 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 111.2 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 44 °C |
Purity | ≥98% |
Density | 0.862 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 2960 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |