Description

(2E,4Z)-Deca-2,4-Dienyl Isovalerate is a high-purity flavor and fragrance ester, prized for its unique fruity and green organoleptic profile. This compound is essential for creating complex, natural-tasting flavor compositions and sophisticated fragrance accords. It is a critical ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fine fragrance, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and consumer appeal.

Application

• Flavor Industry: A key component in the creation of natural-tasting fruit flavors, particularly for pear, apple, melon, and tropical fruit profiles in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Fragrance Industry: Used as a top or middle note in fine fragrances, personal care products, and household cleaners to impart fresh, green, and fruity nuances.
• Food & Beverage: Enhances the organoleptic quality of processed foods, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages by adding depth and a ripe fruit character.
• Cosmetics & Toiletries: Incorporated into shampoos, lotions, and soaps to provide a pleasant and lasting fruity scent.
• Aromatherapy & Scented Products: Used in the formulation of essential oil blends, candles, and diffuser oils for its uplifting aromatic properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and a building block in synthetic organic chemistry for academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E,4Z)-Deca-2,4-Dienyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	56699-32-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	238.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Deca-2,4-dienyl isovalerate; (2E,4Z)-2,4-Decadien-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate; 2,4-Decadienyl isovalerate; (E,Z)-2,4-Decadien-1-yl isovalerate; Isovaleric acid (2E,4Z)-2,4-decadienyl ester; Pear ester (common name for related compounds); Flavor ester FEMA 3918 (if applicable).
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Quality Control

Our (2E,4Z)-Deca-2,4-Dienyl Isovalerate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each lot is analyzed against stringent internal specifications, which may include parameters for identity, assay, and specific impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically ≥98% by GC), isomer ratio, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Ratio (2E,4Z)	≥ 95% of total assay
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.880 - 0.900
Solubility	Miscible with alcohols, oils; insoluble in water

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