Methyl Isovalerate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 556-24-1
A strong fruity note with an apple and pineapple character.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
| Tenacity2 | 96 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 556-24-1 |
| INCI Name | Methyl isovalerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 116.16 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 3-methylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | OQAGVSWESNCJJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester, butanoic acid, 3-methyl, methyl ester, butyric acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl 3-methyl butanoate, methyl 3-methyl butyrate, methyl 3-methylbutanoate, methyl 3-methylbutyrate, 3-methyl butanoic acid methyl ester, methyl iso valerate, methyl isopentanoate, nat. methyl isovalerate, methyl isovalerate natural, methyl isovalerianate, 3-methyl-butyric acid methyl ester, methyl-iso-valerate, 3-methylbutanoic acid methyl ester, nat.D-2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 3-methylbutyric acid methyl ester, iso valeric acid methyl ester, iso valeric acid, methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 114.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 14.44 °C |
| Density | 0.87600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 18.170000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.820 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; fixed oils |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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