ChemicalBook > CAS DataBase List > Isovaleric acid

Isovaleric acid

Product Name
Isovaleric acid
CAS No.
503-74-2
Chemical Name
Isovaleric acid
Synonyms
3-METHYLBUTANOIC ACID;3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID;ISOPENTANOIC ACID;isopentanoic;3-methylbutyrate;Isovalerianic acid;3-Methybutyric Acid;Butanoicacid,3-methyl-;FEMA 3102;Aroma Name
CBNumber
CB8729604
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Formula Weight
102.13
MOL File
503-74-2.mol
More
Less

Isovaleric acid Property

Melting point:
-29 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:
175-177 °C (lit.)
Density 
0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure 
0.38 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.403(lit.)
FEMA 
3102 | ISOVALERIC ACID
Flash point:
159 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
solubility 
48g/l
form 
Liquid
pka
4.77(at 25℃)
color 
Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Specific Gravity
0.928 (20/20℃)
Odor
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sour stinky feet sweaty cheese tropical
PH
3.92(1 mM solution);3.4(10 mM solution);2.89(100 mM solution);
explosive limit
1.5-6.8%(V)
Odor Type
cheesy
Water Solubility 
25 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 
14,5231
JECFA Number
259
BRN 
1098522
Dielectric constant
2.6(20℃)
LogP
1.7 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference
503-74-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-(503-74-2)
EPA Substance Registry System
Isovaleric acid (503-74-2)
More
Less

Safety

Hazard Codes 
C,T
Risk Statements 
34-24-22
Safety Statements 
26-36/37/39-45-38-28A
RIDADR 
UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
NY1400000
13
Autoignition Temperature
824 °F
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
2915 60 90
HazardClass 
6.1
PackingGroup 
III
Hazardous Substances Data
503-74-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 i.v. in mice: 1120±30 mg/kg (Or, Wretlind)
More
Less

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

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

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

More
Less

N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W310212
Product name
Isovaleric Acid
Purity
natural, ≥98%, FG
Packaging
1kg
Price
$191
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W310212
Product name
Isovaleric Acid
Purity
natural, ≥98%, FG
Packaging
5kg
Price
$683
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
129542
Product name
Isovaleric acid
Purity
99%
Packaging
100ml
Price
$33.4
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
129542
Product name
Isovaleric acid
Purity
99%
Packaging
500ml
Price
$69.7
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W310212
Product name
Isovaleric Acid
Purity
natural, ≥98%, FG
Packaging
100g
Price
$74.9
Updated
2023/01/07
More
Less

Isovaleric acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Isovaleric acid has a characteristic disagreeable odor. It is extremely penetrating and persistent with a sour taste. May be synthesized by oxidation of isoamyl alcohol or isovaleric aldehyde.

Chemical Properties

Isovaleric acid has a characteristic disagreeable, rancid, cheese-like odor. It is extremely penetrating and persistent with a sour taste. May consist of one or a mixture of isomers or n-pentanoic acid and/or 2- or 3-methyl butanoic acid. Consumption: Annual: 1850.00 lb

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Occurrence

Of the three possible isomers of n-valeric acid, only isovaleric acid has extensive application in flavoring; originally reported in seal and dolphin fat; subsequently isolated from valerian. Also reported found in the essential oils of cypress, citronella, laurel leaves, cajeput, Cymbopogon javanensis, hops, Persea pubescens, geranium, American peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, lemongrass, Eucalyptus goniocalyx and other spp., tobacco, Monarda fistulos, Thymus mastichina, Artemisia frigida, and probably in lavender; reported among the constituents of petitgrain lemon. Also reported found in many foods including apple, currants, guava, grapes, papaya, peach, pineapple, raspberry, strawberry, potato, bell pepper, vinegar, breads, many cheeses, fish, chicken, lamb, hop oil, beer, cognac, whiskies, cider, sherry, grape wines, rum, cocoa, tea, coffee, honey, soybean, passion fruit, mushrooms, marjoram, plum, brandy, starfruit, trassi, rice, jackfruit, sake, sukiyaki, buckwheat, corn oil, cashew apple, malt, wort, Bourbon vanilla, shrimp, mussels, cherimoya, Cape gooseberry and Chinese quince frui

Uses

Isovaleric acid is used extensively as a flavoring ingredient in nonalcoholic beverages and in foods such as ice cream, candy, baked goods, and cheese, as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of sedatives and other pharmaceutical products. It is also used as an extractant of mercaptans from petroleum hydrocarbons, a vinyl stabilizer, and as an intermediate in the manufacture of plasticizers and synthetic lubricants.

Uses

A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base). It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.

Uses

In flavors, perfumes, manufacture of sedatives.

Preparation

By oxidation of isoamyl alcohol or isovaleric aldehyde

Definition

ChEBI: A C5, branched-chain saturated fatty acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 190 ppb to 2.8 ppm

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 30, p. 2787, 1982 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.30.2787
Tetrahedron Letters, 23, p. 3135, 1982 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)88578-0

General Description

Isovaleric acid is a colorless liquid with a penetrating odor. Isovaleric acid is slightly soluble in water. Isovaleric acid is corrosive to metals and to tissue.

Air & Water Reactions

Isovaleric acid is slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Isovaleric acid is a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them. They react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic. Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat. Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt. Carboxylic acids with six or fewer carbon atoms are freely or moderately soluble in water; those with more than six carbons are slightly soluble in water. Soluble carboxylic acid dissociate to an extent in water to yield hydrogen ions. The pH of solutions of carboxylic acids is therefore less than 7.0. Many insoluble carboxylic acids react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt. Carboxylic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry. Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in Isovaleric acid to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. Carboxylic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids. Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Carboxylic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. A wide variety of products is possible. Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.

Hazard

Strong irritant to tissue.

Health Hazard

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.

More
Less

Isovaleric acid Suppliers

BOC Sciences
Tel
1-631-485-4226; 16314854226
Email
info@bocsci.com
Country
United States
ProdList
14055
Advantage
65
Alfa Chemistry
Tel
1-516-6625404
Fax
1-516-927-0118
Email
support@alfa-chemistry.com
Country
United States
ProdList
9171
Advantage
60
TargetMol Chemicals Inc.
Tel
+1-781-999-5354 +1-00000000000
Email
marketing@targetmol.com
Country
United States
ProdList
32161
Advantage
58
Aladdin Scientific
Tel
+1-+1(833)-552-7181
Email
sales@aladdinsci.com
Country
United States
ProdList
57505
Advantage
58
TargetMol Chemicals Inc.
Tel
Email
support@targetmol.com
Country
United States
ProdList
38631
Advantage
58
United States Biological
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
chemicals@usbio.net
Country
United States
ProdList
6214
Advantage
80
Vigon International, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
jpassamonte@vigoninternational.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1268
Advantage
64
Charkit Chemical Corporation
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@charkit.com
Country
United States
ProdList
2993
Advantage
65
CJ Latta & Associates, LLC
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
chiplatta@msn.com
Country
United States
ProdList
357
Advantage
58
Beijing Lys Chemicals Co, LTD.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
jiayanyong@lyschem.com
Country
United States
ProdList
710
Advantage
58
OQEMA
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
fandf@oqema.co.uk
Country
United States
ProdList
578
Advantage
58
Fleurchem, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@fleurchem.com
Country
United States
ProdList
790
Advantage
58
Indukern, S.A. F&F Ingredients Division
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@indukern.es
Country
United States
ProdList
1321
Advantage
58
Berje Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
tlauzurica@berjeinc.com
Country
United States
ProdList
958
Advantage
58
Pyrazine Specialties, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Country
United States
ProdList
1265
Advantage
30
Qingdao Free Trade Zone United International Co Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@unitedint.com
Country
United States
ProdList
604
Advantage
58
WholeChem, LLC
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@wholechem.com
Country
United States
ProdList
814
Advantage
58
Sunaux International
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
johnjft@sunaux.com
Country
United States
ProdList
581
Advantage
58
Prodasynth
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@prodasynth.com
Country
United States
ProdList
423
Advantage
58
FCI SAS
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@fcifr.com
Country
United States
ProdList
197
Advantage
58
Global Essence Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@globalessenceuk.com
Country
United States
ProdList
758
Advantage
58
Augustus Oils Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
essentials@augustus-oils.ltd.uk
Country
United States
ProdList
1404
Advantage
58
Penta International Corporation
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
lisaa@pentamfg.com
Country
United States
ProdList
5042
Advantage
58
H. Interdonati, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
flavorplus@hinterdonati.com
Country
United States
ProdList
261
Advantage
58
Excellentia International
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@excellentiaint.com
Country
United States
ProdList
567
Advantage
58
M&U International LLC
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@mu-intel.com
Country
United States
ProdList
2011
Advantage
58
Advanced Biotech. Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@adv-bio.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1121
Advantage
58
Robertet, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@robertetUSA.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1026
Advantage
58
R C Treatt and Co Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
enquiries@treatt.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1690
Advantage
58
FRUTAROM USA INC,
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
Sales.IFFIngredients@iff.com
Country
United States
ProdList
500
Advantage
58
Lesaffre Yeast Corporation/ENNOLYS
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
contact@ennolys.lesaffre.com
Country
United States
ProdList
19
Advantage
58
Alfrebro LLC/ Archer Daniels Midland Company
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sforbis@alfrebro.com
Country
United States
ProdList
768
Advantage
58
Ernesto Ventós S.A.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@ventos.com
Country
United States
ProdList
2257
Advantage
58
Lluch Essence S.L.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
web@lluche.com
Country
United States
ProdList
2352
Advantage
58
Elan Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
dpimentel@elan-chemical.com
Country
United States
ProdList
116
Advantage
58
Jiangyin Healthway International Trade Co., Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@healthwaychem.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1006
Advantage
58
Vigon International
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@vigon.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1776
Advantage
58
Taytonn ASCC Pte Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@taytonnascc.com
Country
United States
ProdList
742
Advantage
58
NATURAL ADVANTAGE
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
customerservice@natural-advantage.net
Country
United States
ProdList
401
Advantage
51
TCI America
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@tciamerica.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6909
Advantage
75
MedChemExpress
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@medchemexpress.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6398
Advantage
58
Riedel-de Haen AG
Tel
--
Fax
--
Country
United States
ProdList
6773
Advantage
87
Matrix Scientific
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@matrixscientific.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6632
Advantage
80
Alfa Chemistry
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
info@Alfa-Chemistry.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6814
Advantage
0
Frontier Scientific Services, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
customerservice@frontierssi.com
Country
United States
ProdList
1575
Advantage
0
CarboMer, Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@carbomer.com
Country
United States
ProdList
4026
Advantage
67
Waterstone Technology, LLC
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@waterstonetech.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6786
Advantage
30
AlliChem, LLC
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@allichemllc.com
Country
United States
ProdList
6516
Advantage
60
ChemService Inc.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Country
United States
ProdList
6379
Advantage
68
Advanced Synthesis Technologies
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@advancedsynthesis.com
Country
United States
ProdList
4775
Advantage
61
More
Less

View Lastest Price from Isovaleric acid manufacturers

HEBEI SHENGSUAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD
Product
Isovaleric acid 503-74-2
Price
US $100.00-75.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
5000Ton
Release date
2024-08-13
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd
Product
Isovaleric acid 503-74-2
Price
US $10.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
20ton
Release date
2024-05-08
WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
Product
Isovaleric acid 503-74-2
Price
US $0.00-0.00/kg
Min. Order
25kg
Purity
99%min
Supply Ability
1000kg
Release date
2023-01-14

503-74-2, Isovaleric acidRelated Search:


  • 3-METHYLBUTANOIC ACID
  • 3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID
  • AKOS BBS-00003796
  • RARECHEM AL BO 0154
  • 3-Methylbuttersαure
  • 3-methylbutyrate
  • 3-methyl-butyricaci
  • 3-Methyl-n-butyricacid
  • Acetic acid, isopropyl-
  • Aceticacid,isopropyl-
  • isopropyl-aceticaci
  • Isopropylessigsαure
  • isovalerianic
  • Isovalerianic acid
  • isovalerianicacid
  • Isovaleriansαure
  • Kyselina isovalerova
  • kyselinaisovalerova
  • methyl butanoic acid
  • 3-Methyl butancic acid
  • i-Valcrians1
  • ISOPENTANOIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS
  • Isovaleric aci
  • Isopentanoic acid-3-Methylbutyric acid
  • iso-Valeric acid 98+ % (acidimetric)
  • Isovaleric acid (mixture of isomers)
  • BETA-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID
  • ISOPENTANOIC ACID
  • ISOPROPYLACETIC ACID
  • FEMA 3102
  • ISOVALERIC ACID
  • acideisovalerique
  • Butanoicacid,3-methyl-
  • Butyric acid, 3-methyl-
  • Delphinic acid
  • delphinicacid
  • femanumber:3102
  • isobutylformicacid
  • iso-C4H9COOH
  • isopentanoic
  • #niso-Valeric acid
  • VALERIC ACID 99+% FCC
  • ISOVALERIC ACID 98+% NATURAL
  • ISOVALERIC ACID 99+% GC STANDARD
  • Isovalericacid,98%
  • isovalericacid,3-methylbutanoicacid,methylbutyricacid
  • ISOVALERIC ACID(SG)
  • ISOVALERICACIDANDITSCOMMONSALTS
  • ISOVALERIANSAEURE
  • ISOVALERIC ACID WITH GC
  • ISOVALERIC ACID, NATURAL
  • 3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid
  • Isovaleric acid ,99%
  • Isovleric Acid
  • Isovaleric acid, 99% 100GR
  • Isovaleric acid, 99% 10GR
  • Isovaleric acid,3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid
  • Isovaleric acid, synthesis grade