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A4980112

iso-Valeraldehyde , StandardforGC,>99%(GC) , 590-86-3

Synonym(s):
3-Methylbutanal;3-Methylbutyraldehyde;NSC 404119

CAS NO.:590-86-3

Empirical Formula: C5H10O

Molecular Weight: 86.13

MDL number: MFCD00007014

EINECS: 209-691-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -60 °C
Boiling point: 90 °C (lit.)
Density  0.803 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  2.96 (vs air)
vapor pressure  30 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.388(lit.)
FEMA  2692 | 3-METHYLBUTYRALDEHYDE
Flash point: 29 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  alcohol: miscible, soluble in Propylene glycol and oils.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
Specific Gravity 0.80
Odor at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal aldehydic chocolate peach fatty
Odor Type aldehydic
Odor Threshold 0.0001ppm
explosive limit 1.7-6.8%(V)
Water Solubility  15 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,5229
JECFA Number 258
BRN  773692
Stability: Stable, but light and air sensitive. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents, air.
InChIKey YGHRJJRRZDOVPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.5 at 25℃ and pH7

Description and Uses

Isovaleraldehyde is manufactured by oxidizing isoamyl alcohol with sodium perchromate and sulfuric acid. Isovaleraldehyde is present in essential oils of orange, peppermint, lemon, and other plants and fruits. Its main uses are as an artificial flavor additive and in perfumes.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H317-H319-H335-H411
Precautionary statements  P210-P273-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-36-36/37/38-43-36/37
Safety Statements  7-16-26-36-37/39-37-24-9
RIDADR  UN 1989 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  ES3450000
13
Autoignition Temperature 464 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29121900

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