3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate

HCID 12613CAS 659-70-1

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Basic information

Standard SMILES
CC(C)CCOC(=O)CC(C)C
InChIKey
XINCECQTMHSORG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C10H20O2
Average molar mass
172.268 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
172.14632988

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate
IUPAC
3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate
English name
3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate
Molecular formula
C10H20O2
Molecular weight
172.26

Names & synonyms

ISOAMYL ISOVALERATEAMYL VALERATEISOPENTYL ISOVALERATEFEMA 2085AppleoilISOPENTYL ISOPENTANOATE3-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATEIsopentyl 3-methylbutanoateISOAMYL ISOVALERATE, NATURAL3-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE

Database identifiers

CAS
659-70-1
PubChem CID
12613
DTXSID
DTXSID8044757
ChEMBL
CHEMBL3189076
ChEBI
CHEBI:31727
UNII
16M1VA1FJY
EC Number
211-536-1
Nikkaji
J2.103B

Properties

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-58.15 °C · -58.15°C
Boiling point
192 · 192-193 °C (lit.)
Density
0.854 g/mL · 0.854 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure
0.8 hPa · 0.8 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA
2085 · 2085 | ISOAMYL ISOVALERATE
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.412(lit.)

Safety & regulation

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
NY1508000
hs_code
2915 60 90
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 5 items

DescriptionIsoamyl isovalerate has a characteristic fruity odor and a sweet apple-like flavor. May be prepared by passing vapors of isoamyl alcohol and isovaleric aldehyde over a copper uranium based catalyst at 240 - 280°C in the presence of hydrogen.

OccurrenceReported found in the ether oil from leaves of Eucalyptus microcorys, angelica root oil and mastic gum leaf and fruit oils. Also reported in wine, oil of hop, olive oil, banana, tomato, peppermint and spearmint oil, beer, rum, whiskies, cider, sherry, plum, quince, cherimoya and lamb’s lettuce.

UsesIsopentyl 3-Methylbutanoate is used in method for preparing essence compound of olfactory recognition book suitable for olfactory sense of Chines.

UsesAs apple essence for flavoring liqueurs and candy.

General DescriptionIsoamyl isovalerate is an apple flavor volatile compound mainly found in apple and banana. It is used as a flavoring agent in chewing gums, candies and baked goods.

Preparation methods

PreparationBy passing vapors of isoamyl alcohol and isovaleric aldehyde over a copper–uranium-based catalyst at 240 to 280°C in the presence of hydrogen

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Isoamyl isovalerate is a fatty acid ester.

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