Isovaleric Acid (CAS 503-74-2)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ISOVALERIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.910065 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC5H10O2 CAS503-74-2 Molecular Weight102.13 g/mol

Package 100ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

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3-Methylbutanoic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

FRAGRANCE INGREDIENT IN PERFUMES; FLAVOR INGREDIENT IN PERFUMES, NON-ALC BEVERAGES, FOODS; CHEM INT FOR SEDATIVES
Medicine, flavors, perfume.
In sedative manufacture.
Used to make fungicides, rodenticides, sedatives, narcotics, and other drugs.

Physical Description	Isopentanoic acid is a colorless liquid with a penetrating odor. It is slightly soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and to tissue.
Color/Form	Colorless liquid
Odor	DISAGREEABLE, RANCID-CHEESE ODOR
Melting Point	-29.3 °C
Boiling Point	176.5 °C @ 760 MM HG
Flash Point	70 °C
Density	0.931 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Solubility	SOL IN 24 PARTS WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER, CHLOROFORM
Vapor Pressure	0.44 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction = 1.4033 at 20 °C/D

IUPAC Name	3-methylbutanoic acid
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
CAS	503-74-2
SMILES	CC(C)CC(=O)O
InChIKey	GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.910065
Pack sizes	100ML

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