Description

1-Phenylethyl Isovalerate is a versatile ester compound valued for its unique aromatic profile. This specialty chemical serves as a crucial intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, offering a fruity, wine-like character. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating complex organoleptic and functional products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key aromatic component in creating fruity, berry, and wine-like notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral compounds.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent or protecting group in various esterification and transesterification reactions.
• Food & Beverage Additives: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart specific fruity nuances to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in R&D laboratories for studying ester chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and developing new synthetic pathways.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, lotions, and hair care products to provide a pleasant, lasting fragrance.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenylethyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	56961-73-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Phenylethyl isovalerate; (1-Phenylethyl) 3-methylbutanoate; (±)-1-Phenylethyl isovalerate; DL-1-Phenylethyl isovalerate; 3-Methylbutanoic acid 1-phenylethyl ester; Isovaleric acid α-phenylethyl ester; 1-Phenylethyl 3-methylbutyrate; Benzylmethylcarbinyl isovalerate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Phenylethyl Isovalerate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.980
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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