4-Methyloctanoic Acid
Aroma Chemical CAS 54947-74-9
A fatty waxy note with a creamy dairy character and a soft musty facet. Milky and natural, it adds a creamy depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Acidic |
| Descriptor 2 | Animal-like |
| Descriptor 3 | Dry |
Identification
| CAS Number | 54947-74-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-methyloctanoic acid |
| InChIKey | LEGGANXCVQPIAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
4-methyl caprylic acid, 4-methyl octanoic acid natural, 4-methylcaprylic acid, (±)-4-methyloctanoic acid, 4-methyloctanoicacid, iso nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, 4-methyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 149 °C @ 22 mmHg |
| Density | 0.90300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.089 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 195.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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