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Isovaleric acid
99%
Synonym(s):
3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid
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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.13
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
207-975-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1098522
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Form:
liquid
vapor pressure
0.38 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Quality Segment
assay
99%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
824 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.403 (lit.)
bp
175-177 °C (lit.)
mp
−29 °C (lit.)
density
0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid
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
General description
Isovaleric acid, also known as 3-methylbutanoic acid, is commonly used for ester synthesis and as a building block in organic reactions. It is a volatile organic compound present in vinegar bait and is determined by solid phase microextraction. Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids. It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.
Application
Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
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
ppe
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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