ALLYL ISOVALERATE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

155 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.88 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

2045 | ALLYL ISOVALERATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.416(lit.)

Flash point:

139 °F

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity banana apple pineapple cherry

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

7

LogP

2.40

IARC

3 (Vol. 36, Sup 7, 71) 1999

EPA Substance Registry System

Allyl isovalerate (2835-39-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

21/22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

RIDADR 

UN 1992 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

NY1412000

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

2835-39-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

mouse,LDLo,oral,500mg/kg (500mg/kg),BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER,National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series.

MSDS

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ALLYL ISOVALERATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Organic compound.

Chemical Properties

A liquid with a fruit-like (apple, cherry) aroma. Used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant

Uses

Allyl Isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, color- less to light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it has usage in fruit flavors with applications in beverages, baked goods, ice cream, and candy at 8–50 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification in the presence of benzene.

Definition

ChEBI: Allyl isovalerate is a fatty acid ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet fruity, with an apple, banana, pineapple and bubble gum-like nuance

General Description

Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid with overripe fruit odor and an apple taste.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

ALLYL ISOVALERATE may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. Can react exothermically with reducing agents (such as alkali metals and hydrides) to release gaseous hydrogen. May react exothermically with both acids and bases.

Hazard

Toxic, irritant, questionable carcinogen

Fire Hazard

ALLYL ISOVALERATE is combustible.

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