| Name | butyl isovalerate |
| Synonyms | Butylisovalerat butyl isovalerate BUTYLISOVALERIANAT n-butylisopentanoate butyl3-methylbutyrate n-Butyl isopentanoate Butyl isovalerate FCC butyl 3-methylbutanoate Butanoicacid,3-methyl-,bu n-Butyl 3-methylbutanoate BUTYL ISOVALERATE, NATURAL |
| CAS | 109-19-3 |
| EINECS | 203-654-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-4-5-6-11-9(10)7-8(2)3/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | AYWJSCLAAPJZEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Molar Mass | 158.24 |
| Density | 0.858g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -92.8°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 175°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 145°F |
| JECFA Number | 198 |
| Vapor Presure | 1.09mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| BRN | 1752803 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.409(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid with banana aroma and blue cheese aroma. Boiling Point 175 °c. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and most organic solvents and non-volatile oils, insoluble in propylene glycol. Natural products are present in some essential oils. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | 1993 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | NY1502000 |
| HS Code | 29156000 |
| Hazard Class | 3.2 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 2218 | BUTYL ISOVALERATE |
| olfactory Threshold | 0.012ppm |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | GB 2760-96 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of dairy products, cheese and banana flavor. |
| production method | from isovaleric acid and n-butanol in the presence of sulfuric acid, in benzene medium boiling esterification for a long time. |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |