Ethyl isovalerate

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Ethyl isovalerate
Ethyl isovalerate structure.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl 3-methylbutanoate
Other names
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-4-9-7(8)5-6(2)3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
    Key: PPXUHEORWJQRHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-4-9-7(8)5-6(2)3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
    Key: PPXUHEORWJQRHJ-UHFFFAOYAE
  • CC(C)CC(=O)OCC
Properties
C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.187 g·mol−1
Odor Fruity
−91.1·10−6 cm3/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ethyl isovalerate is an organic compound that is the ester formed from ethyl alcohol and isovaleric acid. It has a fruity odor [1] and flavor [2] and is used in perfumery and as a food additive.

References

  1. ↑ "Ethyl isovalerate". thegoodscentscompany.com.
  2. ↑ "Ethyl isovalerate". drugs.com.
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