3816. Ethyl Isovalerate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 108-64-5
3-Methylbutanoic acid ethyl ester.
C7H14O2; mol wt 130.18.
C 64.58%, H 10.84%, O 24.58%.
Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless, oily liq; apple odor. d2020 0.868. bp 135°. mp -99°. nD20 1.4009. Sol in about 350 parts water; miscible with alcohol, benzene, ether.

Use

In alc soln for flavoring confectionery and beverages.