5146. Isobutyl Isovalerate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 589-59-3

3-Methylbutanoic acid 2-methylpropyl ester; isobutyl isopentanoate; isobutyl valerate; 2-methylpropyl 3-methylbutanoate.

C₉H₁₈O₂; mol wt 158.24.

C 68.31%, H 11.47%, O 20.22%.

Liquid; ethereal odor. d²⁰ 0.853. bp 170-172°. n_D²⁰ 1.4064. Insol in water. Miscible with alcohol, ether.

Flavoring and manuf fruit essences.