3-methyl valeric acid
Product Description
| Product | 3-methyl valeric acid |
| CAS | 105-43-1 |
| Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Synonym | 3-methylpentanoic acid, Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.273 to 8.071 |
| Taste | Sour, cheesey, fresh with fruity notes |
| Refractive Index | 1.36500 to 1.45600 @ 20.00 °C |
| Odor Type | animal |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 % |
| Appearence | colorless clear liquid |
| Specific gravity | 0.87400 to 0.97000 @ 25.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.147000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Vapor Density | >1 |
| logP (o/w) | 1.66 |
| Odor | Animalic, sharp acidic cheesey, green with a fruity sweaty nuance |
| Boiling Point | 196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 185.00 °F. TCC |
| Molecular weight | 116.16 |
| Color | colorless, clear liquid |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | FEMA# 3437 |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Chemical Intermediate |
| Industry | Flavor & Fragrance |
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