Preferred name | butyl isovalerate |
Trivial Name | Butyl isovalerate |
Short Description | isovaleric acid, butyl ester |
Formula | C9 H18 O2 |
CAS Number | 109-19-3 |
FEMA Number | 2218 |
Flavis Number | 9.449 |
ECHA Number | 203-654-7 |
FDA UNII | 4UX6V9QM2J |
Nikkaji Number | J1.502D |
Beilstein Number | 1752803 |
MDL | MFCD00048775 |
COE Number | 444 |
xLogP3-AA | 2.60 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 198 butyl isovalerate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 109-19-3 ; BUTYL ISOVALERATE |
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butyl 3-methylbutanoate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 109-19-3 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7981 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973518 |
Pherobase: | View |
(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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB32042 |
FooDB: | FDB008746 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.60.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 158.24085998535 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.123 to 7.148 |
Refractive Index | 1.407 to 1.411 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 174 to 175°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 1.09 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 55.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.177 est |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 117.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
apple, pear, fruity, sweet, pineapple, green, peach, pungent | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 28 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) | At 100.00 %. apple pear fruit sweet pineapple green peach |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 2, 49, (1999) | Fruity, sweet, pineapple, pungent, green, apple and peach nuances |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, sweet, ripe, pineapple, green, peach | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 2, 49, (1999) | At 10.00 ppm. Fruity, sweet, ripe pineapple, green with peach nuances |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Apricot , Banana , Berry , Date , Honey , Melon , Peach , Pear , Pineapple , Quince , Valerian |
Flavoring purposes | Chocolate cocoa , Grape white grape , Grenadine , Tropical , Valerian |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
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: | |
1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno,1978b) oral-rabbit LD50 8230 mg/kg (Munch,1972) oral-rabbit LD50 8230 mg/kg CARDIAC: PULSE RATE LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CORNEAL DAMAGE: EYE Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 18, Pg. 659, 1980. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 18, Pg. 659, 1980. | |
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 butyl isovalerate usage levels up to: | |||
3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 80.00 (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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 15.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 4.60000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 12.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 12.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 50.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 13.00000 | |
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):109-19-3 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7981 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:2 |
butyl 3-methylbutanoate |
Chemidplus:0000109193 |
RTECS:NY1502000 for cas# 109-19-3 |