Description

Ethyl Valerate CAS NO 539-82-2 is a clear, colorless ester with a characteristic fruity, apple-like aroma. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate, imparting sweet, fruity notes to a wide range of consumer products. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking high-purity aroma chemicals.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Agent: A key component in creating and enhancing fruity, apple, and berry flavor profiles for food, beverages, candies, and dairy products.
• Perfumery: Used as a top or middle note in fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, and personal care products for its fresh, sweet, and ethereal character.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty esters.
• Solvent: Employed as a specialty solvent in applications requiring a high-volatility, fruity-odored medium for resins, coatings, and inks.
• Industrial Deodorant: Utilized to mask unpleasant odors in industrial processes, paints, and cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Valerate
CAS No.	539-82-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Pentanoate; Valeric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Valerianate; Pentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Butane-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl n-Valerate; FEMA 2462
EINECS	208-726-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Valerate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is manufactured to meet relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance applications, including FEMA and FCC guidelines where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters 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 open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.400 - 1.404
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.876
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.