Preferred name | ethyl isovalerate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl isovalerate |
Short Description | isovaleric acid, ethyl ester |
Formula | C7 H14 O2 |
CAS Number | 108-64-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 117442-70-3 |
FEMA Number | 2463 |
Flavis Number | 9.447 |
ECHA Number | 203-602-3 |
FDA UNII | 9ZZ5597636 |
Nikkaji Number | J1.967D |
Beilstein Number | 1744677 |
MDL | MFCD00009203 |
COE Number | 442 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.70 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 196 ethyl isovalerate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 108-64-5 ; ETHYL ISOVALERATE |
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ethyl 3-methylbutanoate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 108-64-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7945 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134970678 |
Flavornet: | 108-64-5 |
Pherobase: | View |
Publications by Info | |
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C12290 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB30028 |
FooDB: | FDB001326 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01334 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 130.18698120117 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.173 to 7.206 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.181 to 7.248 |
Refractive Index | 1.395 to 1.399 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -99 to -98°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 131 to 133°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 59 to 60°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 7.853 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 35 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.158 est |
Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 2000 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, sweet, apple, pineapple, tutti frutti, estery, sharp, green, orange | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity sweet apple pineapple tutti frutti |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 2, 43, (1998) | Sweet, diffusive, estry, fruity, sharp, pineapple, apple, green and orange |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, fruity, spicy, metallic, green, pineapple, apple | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 2, 43, (1998) | At 30.00 ppm. Sweet, fruity, spice, metallic and green with a pineapple and apple Iift |
Useful in: brown nuts, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, alcoholics. | Sweet, fruity, green, blueberry, butter, apple |
General comment | Fruity,sweet, wine note |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Apricot , Banana , Berry , Cranberry , Fruit , Grape , Honey , Hop , Melon , Peach , Pear , Pineapple , Quince , Saffron , Strawberry , Tobacco , Woodruff |
Flavoring purposes | Cheese , Dairy , Fruit tropical fruit , Nut , Vegetable , Walnut |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Human Experience: | |
2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Levenstein, 1976) oral-rabbit LD50 7030 mg/kg (Munch, 1972) oral-rabbit LD50 7031 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 1200 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 743, 1978. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 743, 1978. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for ethyl isovalerate usage levels up to: | |||
4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 650.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 27.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 4.90000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 80.00000 | 430.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 1.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 7.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 7.50000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 5.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 29.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):108-64-5 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7945 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:2 |
ethyl 3-methylbutanoate |
Chemidplus:0000108645 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:NY1504000 for cas# 108-64-5 |