Description

(Methylthio)Methyl Isovalerate is a sulfur-containing ester compound with a distinctive organoleptic profile, widely recognized by its CAS number 72064-62-1. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its unique sulfurous, fruity, and tropical notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to develop complex organoleptic characteristics or specific sulfur-based molecular frameworks.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating complex sulfurous, tropical fruit, and savory flavor profiles in beverages, confectionery, and savory food applications.
• Fragrance Composition: Used as a specialty ingredient to impart unique sulfurous, green, or fruity nuances in fine perfumery and functional fragrance products.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its sulfur moiety for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific sulfur-containing ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a reagent or building block in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecules, particularly in heterocyclic and natural product synthesis.
• Aroma Chemical Production: A critical raw material for the manufacture of other high-value aroma chemicals with fruity and tropical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Methylthio)Methyl Isovalerate
CAS No.	72064-62-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2S
Molecular Weight	162.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (methylthio)methyl 3-methylbutanoate; 3-Methylbutanoic acid (methylthio)methyl ester; Isovaleric acid (methylthio)methyl ester; (Methylthiomethyl) isovalerate; Methylthio methyl isovalerate; (Methylthio)methyl 3-methylbutyrate; (Methylthiomethyl) 3-methylbutanoate
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Quality Control

Our (Methylthio)Methyl Isovalerate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, identity (IR, GC/MS), and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.010

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