Description
Isovaleric acid, analytical standard, 5mL
Synonym(s):
3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid
Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COOH
CAS Number:
503-74-2
Molecular Weight:
102.13
Beilstein:
1098522
EC Number:
207-975-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002726
PubChem Substance ID:
329768168
NACRES:
NA.24
grade
analytical standard
Quality Level
100
vapor pressure
0.38 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥98.5% (GC)
autoignition temp.
824 °F
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
impurities
≤0.3% water
refractive index
n20/D 1.402-1.404
n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
bp
175-177 °C (lit.)
mp
−29 °C (lit.)
density
0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
application(s)
cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
format
neat
SMILES string
CC(C)CC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H10O2/c1-4(2)3-5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
InChI key
GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isovaleric acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in the following:
- Rose apple (Syzygium jambos Alston) fruit using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID), mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and olfactometry/aroma extract dilution analysis (GC-O/AEDA).
- Sicilian goat cheese using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
- Food products using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID).
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Pictograms
GHS05
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314
Precautionary Statements
P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class Code
8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
176.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
Flash Point(C)
80 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup