Description

Isobutyl Valerate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to impart fruity, apple-like notes and to serve as a building block in organic synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key ingredient to create and enhance fruity, apple, and berry flavor profiles in food, beverages, and confectionery.
• Fragrance Formulation: Acts as a top or middle note in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products for its fresh, sweet, fruity aroma.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chemical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Solvent & Plasticizer: Functions as a specialty solvent for resins and polymers, and as a co-plasticizer in certain plastic formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis, including esterification and transesterification reactions.
• Industrial Applications: Used in the formulation of industrial cleaners, degreasers, and coatings where specific solvency properties are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyl Valerate
CAS No.	10588-10-0
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyl pentanoate; Valeric acid, isobutyl ester; Isobutyl valerianate; 3-Methylpropyl pentanoate; Butyl valerate (isomeric mixture); FEMA 3362; Isobutyl n-valerate
EINECS	234-188-8

Quality Control

Our Isobutyl Valerate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for flavor, fragrance, and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality and prevent evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.