Description

Isobutyl 4-Oxovalerate is a versatile ester compound with a fruity, apple-like aroma. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its organoleptic properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: Used as a key component in creating and enhancing fruity, apple, and berry flavor profiles for food, beverages, and confectionery, as well as in perfumery for fresh, green top notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in various organic reactions, including esterifications, transesterifications, and the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.
• Solvent and Plasticizer: Functions as a specialty solvent for resins and polymers, and can be used as a plasticizer in certain formulations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides as a chemical intermediate.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyl 4-Oxovalerate
CAS No.	3757-32-2
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyl levulinate; 4-Oxopentanoic acid isobutyl ester; Levulinic acid isobutyl ester; Isobutyl 4-oxopentanoate; Butyl 4-oxovalerate (isomer); Isobutyl γ-ketovalerate; 3-Acetylpropionic acid isobutyl ester; Isobutyl 3-acetylpropionate
EINECS	223-161-7

Quality Control

Our Isobutyl 4-Oxovalerate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

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 highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.422 - 1.426
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.965 - 0.975
Acidity (as Levulinic Acid)	≤ 0.5%

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