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Menthyl isovalerate

Product Name
Menthyl isovalerate
CAS No.
16409-46-4
Chemical Name
Menthyl isovalerate
Synonyms
Validol;FEMA 2669;Menthylisovalerat;MENTHYL ISOVALERATE;menthol,isovalerate;MENTHYLISOVALERIANAT;L-METHYL ISOVALERATE;menth-3-ylisovalerate;L-MENTHYL ISOVALERATE;MENTHYL ISOVALERATE(P)
CBNumber
CB7701014
Molecular Formula
C15H28O2
Formula Weight
240.38
MOL File
16409-46-4.mol
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Menthyl isovalerate Property

Melting point:
1.3°C (estimate)
Boiling point:
260-262 °C750 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 
0.909 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index 
1.4486
FEMA 
2669 | MENTHYL ISOVALERATE
Flash point:
>230 °F
Odor
at 100.00 %. fruity cooling sweet woody
Odor Type
fruity
optical activity
[α]20/D 64°, neat
JECFA Number
432
LogP
5.555 (est)
EPA Substance Registry System
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester (16409-46-4)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
WGK Germany 
2
RTECS 
OT0720000
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W266906
Product name
Menthyl isovalerate
Purity
≥98%, FG
Packaging
100g
Price
$124
Updated
2022/05/15
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Menthyl isovalerate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Menthyl isovalerate has an odor similar to both menthol and isovaleric acid, sweet and herbaceous, somewhat balsamic or root-like. It has a bitter, wood-like taste. Prepared by heating a mixture of ι-menthol and isovaleric acid at 100 - 110°C in the presence of trace concentrated H2SO4 or at 100°C in the presence of HCL.

Chemical Properties

Menthyl isovalerate has an odor similar to both menthol and isovaleric acid, sweet and herbaceous. It has a bitter, wood like taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in several peppermint essential oils: American, French, English, and Russian peppermint and nutmeg

Preparation

Prepared by heating a mixture of l-menthol and isovaleric acid at 100 to 110°C in the presence of trace concentrated H2SO4 or at 100°C in the presence of HCl.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 80 ppm: fruity, sweet, with a tutti-fruitti background.

Hazard

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A moderate skin contact irritant.

Menthyl isovalerate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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