Identification

Namemethyl isovalerate
IUPACmethyl 3-methylbutanoate
CAS Number556-24-1
EINECS209-117-3
FDA UNIIQPS4788198
Molecular FormulaC6 H12 O2
Molecular Weight116.16004000
MDL NumberMFCD00042866
Nikkaji NumberJ47.113E
Beilstein1699922
CoE Number457
XlogP31.80 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring195 methyl isovalerate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.462 methyl isovalerate
FEMA Number2753
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)556-24-1 ; METHYL ISOVALERATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.87600 to 0.88300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.289 to 7.347
Refractive Index 1.39200 to 1.39800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 114.00 to 115.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 18.170000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 4.0 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 58.00 °F. TCC ( 14.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.820
Soluble in alcohol
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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 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Diffusive, sweet estery, fruity with tutti frutti nuances
Strong, Pungent, Apple
Odor sample from Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott, Inc.
Taste Description at 80.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 5693 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mouse LC50 20250 mg/m3/2H

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 methyl isovalerate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)6.60 (μg/capita/day)
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 banana FR berry FR bubble gum FR cherry FR date FL fruit punch FR grape FR honey FR melon FR peach FR pineapple FR quince

Natural Occurrence

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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 Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) PubMed: Evaluation of volatiles from two subtropical strawberry cultivars using GC-olfactometry, GC-MS odor activity values, and sensory analysis. PubMed: Identification and formation of volatile components responsible for the characteristic aroma of mat rush (igusa). PubMed: Determination of volatile organic compounds generated from fresh, white and red Panax ginseng (C. A. Meyer) using a direct sample injection technique. PubMed: Changes in key odorants of raw coffee beans during storage under defined conditions. PubMed: Characterization of volatile components in makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, with or without pasteurization, during storage. PubMed: Evaluation of individual components of plum odor as potential attractants for adult plum curculios.