Description

Isopentyl Valerate (CAS NO 2050-09-1) is a versatile ester compound valued for its fruity, apple-like aroma and excellent solvent properties. This clear, colorless liquid is a key ingredient in flavor and fragrance formulations, offering a cost-effective and stable alternative to natural extracts. It serves as a critical component for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and specialty chemical industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary component in the creation of apple, banana, and other fruit flavorings for food, beverages, and confectionery, as well as in perfumes and cosmetic fragrances.
• Food Additive: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart or enhance fruity notes in processed foods, baked goods, and soft drinks.
• Solvent & Intermediate: Acts as a solvent for resins, cellulose esters, and oils, and serves as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Industrial Applications: Employed in the formulation of industrial deodorants, cleaning agents, and as a plasticizer in certain polymer systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopentyl Valerate
CAS No.	2050-09-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl Valerate; 3-Methylbutyl pentanoate; Appleate; Pentanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester; Valeric acid, isopentyl ester; Isoamyl valerianate; Isopentyl pentanoate
EINECS	218-109-5

Quality Control

Our Isopentyl Valerate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the flavor, fragrance, and food industries. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO standards, with purity and organoleptic properties rigorously tested. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation of quality. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, apple-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415
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.