Description

n-Amyl Isovalerate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique fruity and apple-like aroma profile. This chemical is essential for formulators seeking to create or enhance specific flavor and fragrance notes in a wide range of consumer products. It serves as a key ingredient for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and personal care industries, where precise sensory characteristics are paramount for product success.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturing: A primary component in the creation of fruity, apple, and berry flavor concentrates for food, beverages, and confectionery.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Used as a fragrance ingredient in fine perfumes, lotions, soaps, and other personal care products to impart fresh, sweet, and natural olfactory notes.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent to enhance or replicate natural fruit flavors in processed foods, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
• Industrial Aromas: Incorporated into air fresheners, cleaning products, and detergents to provide a pleasant and masking scent.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for producing more complex aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical and sensory labs as a reference standard for flavor analysis and product development.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Amyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	25415-62-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Amyl Isovalerate; Pentyl Isovalerate; n-Pentyl 3-Methylbutanoate; 3-Methylbutanoic Acid Pentyl Ester; Isovaleric Acid Amyl Ester; Appleate (trade name); FEMA 2085; Isoamyl Valerate (common trade variant)
EINECS	246-954-8

Quality Control

Our n-Amyl Isovalerate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, apple-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.