Ethyl isovalerate is an organic compound that is the ester formed from ethyl alcohol and isovaleric acid. It has a fruity odor[1] and flavor[2] and is used in perfumery and as a food additive.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl 3-methylbutanoate | |
Other names
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.276 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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C7H14O2 | |
Molar mass | 130.187 g·mol−1 |
Odor | Fruity |
-91.1·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
edit- ^ "Ethyl isovalerate". thegoodscentscompany.com.
- ^ "Ethyl isovalerate". drugs.com.