Description

Isovaleraldehyde (CAS NO 590-86-3) is a versatile, short-chain aliphatic aldehyde valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate and a reactive building block in organic synthesis. Its distinct, pungent odor and chemical reactivity make it essential for creating complex aroma profiles and specialty chemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: A crucial intermediate for synthesizing various esters and acetals used in fruity, nutty, and chocolate flavorings, as well as in perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the production of alcohols, acids, and other aldehydes through oxidation, reduction, and condensation reactions.
• Resin and Polymer Industry: Employed as a modifier or cross-linking agent in certain specialty polymer formulations.
• Research and Development: Utilized in chemical research as a standard or reagent for studying aldehyde chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isovaleraldehyde
CAS No.	590-86-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10O
Molecular Weight	86.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbutanal; Isopentanal; Isovaleric Aldehyde; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde; Isovaleral; Isopentaldehyde; Isoamyl Aldehyde; 3-Methyl-1-butanal
EINECS	209-691-5

Quality Control

Our Isovaleraldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and purified grades, to meet diverse industrial needs. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain optimal quality. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.388 - 1.392
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.797 - 0.802
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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