Identification

Namementhyl isovalerate
IUPAC(5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate
CAS Number16409-46-4
EINECS240-460-1
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC15 H28 O2
Molecular Weight240.38656000
MDL NumberMFCD00045488
Nikkaji NumberJ286.893H
Beilstein3200250
CoE Number450

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring432 menthyl isovalerate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.455 menthyl isovalerate
FEMA Number2669
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)16409-46-4 ; MENTHYL ISOVALERATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear oily liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.90900 @ 25.00 °C.
Boiling Point 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 750.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 5.555 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 96 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Fruity, cooling, sweet and woody
Taste Description at 80.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for menthyl isovalerate usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR apricot FR balsam FR cranberry FR currant black currant FR melon FR mint FR peach FR peppermint FR pineapple FR prune FL/FR valerian

Natural Occurrence

mint nutmeg seed peppermint leaf peppermint oil

Synonyms

butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester menth-3-yl isovalerate p- menth-3-yl isovalerate para- menth-3-yl isovalerate menthol isovalerate menthyl 3-menthyl butyrate menthyl 3-menthylbutyrate menthyl 3-methyl butanoate menthyl 3-methylbutanoate menthyl isopentanoate menthyl isovalerianate mentyl isovalerate (1alpha,2beta,5alpha)-3- methyl butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl ester 3- methyl butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl ester 5- methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl 3-methyl butanoate 5- methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl 3-methylbutanoate (5- methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate 3- methylbutanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester 1-iso propyl-4-methyl cyclohex-2-yl 3-methyl butanoate 1-iso propyl-4-methylcyclohex-2-yl 3-methylbutanoate iso valeric acid, p-menth-3-yl ester validol Try the PubMed Search.