Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-
geranyl isovalerate
CAS: 109-20-6
Molecular Formula: C15H26O2
Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)- - Names and Identifiers
Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)- - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C15H26O2 |
| Molar Mass | 238.37 |
| Density | 0.89g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 279°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 113°C |
| JECFA Number | 75 |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00054mmHg at 25°C |
| Color | A colourless oily liquid. |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.458(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to slightly yellow liquid, with rose aroma, with bottom aroma of apple and pineapple, and sweet apple with sweet taste. Insoluble in water, soluble in most non-volatile oils and ethanol. Natural products are present in lemon eucalyptus and the like. |
Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)- - Risk and Safety
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | RG5927700 |
| Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Levenstein, 1975). |
Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)- - Reference Information
| FEMA | 2518 | GERANYL ISOVALERATE |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). MLD 500mg/24h (rat, subcutaneous). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 4.2; Baked food 6.8; Candy 10; Cold drink 11. |
| use | GB 2760-1996 specified as allowed food spices. |
| production method | is formed by azeotropic esterification of geraniol and isovaleric acid. |
Last Update：2024-04-09 21:32:01
