isoamyl levulinate
3-methylbutyl 4-oxopentanoate
Identification
| Name | isoamyl levulinate |
| CAS Number | 71172-75-3 |
| FDA UNII | P35CN794AQ |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H18 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.25106000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00797946 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.374H |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1972 isoamyl levulinate |
| FEMA Number | 4481 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 71172-75-3 ; ISOAMYL LEVULINATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95700 to 0.96300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.972 to 8.022 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42700 to 1.43300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 252.00 to 253.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.019000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 219.00 °F. TCC ( 103.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.811 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| baked goods | 0.01000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.10000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.20000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | 0.20000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.20000 |
| 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
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
iso-
amyl levulinate
levulinic acid isopentyl ester
3-
methyl butyl 4-oxopentanoate
3-
methylbutyl 4-oxopentanoate
4-oxo-
pentanoic acid 3-methyl butyl ester
4-oxo-
pentanoic acid 3-methylbutyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, 3-methylbutyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,3-methylbutyl ester
iso
pentyl 4-oxopentanoate
iso-
pentyl 4-oxopentanoate
iso
pentyl levulinate
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