Description

Menthyl Isovalerate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic properties and chemical stability. It serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, offering a characteristic minty, fruity, and herbaceous note. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for imparting minty, apple, and herbal nuances in perfumes, colognes, air fresheners, and cosmetic products.
• Food & Beverage Additive: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to create or enhance mint, apple, and berry flavor profiles in confectionery, beverages, and oral care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block or a flavor-masking agent in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicinal syrups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a chiral intermediate or a specialty solvent in fine chemical and organic synthesis processes.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to modify and enhance the flavor profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menthyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	16409-46-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight	242.40 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Menthyl isovalerate; (-)-Menthyl 3-methylbutanoate; p-Menth-3-yl isovalerate; Isovaleric acid, menthyl ester; L-Menthyl 3-methylbutyrate; Menthol isovalerate; 3-Methylbutanoic acid (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
EINECS	240-459-8

Quality Control

Our Menthyl Isovalerate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for flavor, fragrance, and technical applications, with specifications meeting industry standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor	Characteristic minty, fruity odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.910
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-70° to -80°

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