Description

3-Methylpentyl Isobutyrate is a specialized ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and solvent properties. This chemical is significant for its role as a flavor and fragrance intermediate, offering a fruity, sweet, and slightly waxy olfactory profile. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to create complex aromatic bouquets or enhance product formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing fruity, berry, and tropical notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity nuances to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance component in lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other toiletry products.
• Industrial Solvent: Serves as a solvent for resins, polymers, and coatings where specific solubility and evaporation profiles are required.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for more complex esters and fine chemicals.
• Plasticizer & Additive: Can be used as a specialty plasticizer or additive to modify the flexibility and properties of certain polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylpentyl Isobutyrate
CAS No.	84254-84-2
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyric Acid 3-Methylpentyl Ester; 3-Methylamyl Isobutyrate; 3-Methylpentyl 2-Methylpropanoate; Isobutyrate de 3-méthylpentyle; 3-Methyl-1-pentyl isobutyrate; 84254-84-2; 3-Methylpentyl ester of isobutyric acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylpentyl Isobutyrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC analysis for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, odor, and physical properties are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fruity
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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