Description

Hexyl Isovalerate is a clear, colorless liquid ester valued for its fruity, apple-like aroma and flavor profile. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key ingredient in the creation of complex fragrance and flavor compositions. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care industries for its ability to impart fresh, sweet, and green notes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key component in creating and enhancing fruity, apple, and berry notes for perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart apple, pear, and other fruit flavors to candies, beverages, baked goods, and dairy products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations for its pleasant and stable scent.
• Household Products: Utilized in air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners to provide a fresh, fruity aroma.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a valuable intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Aromatics: Employed in technical applications where a masking agent or a specific fruity odor is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	10632-13-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl 3-Methylbutanoate; Isovaleric Acid Hexyl Ester; n-Hexyl Isovalerate; Hexyl 3-Methylbutyrate; Appleate; FEMA 3500; 3-Methylbutanoic Acid Hexyl Ester; n-Hexyl 3-Methylbutyrate
EINECS	234-247-6

Quality Control

Our Hexyl Isovalerate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS and FCC where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters to guarantee consistency and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.853 - 0.859
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Odor	Characteristic, fruity-apple

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