menthyl isovalerate
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Name: (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate CAS Number: 16409-46-4 3D/inchi ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: 240-460-1 FDA UNII: Search Nikkaji Web: J286.893H Beilstein Number: 3200250 MDL: MFCD00045488 CoE Number: 450 XlogP3-AA: 5.00 (est) Molecular Weight: 240.38656000 Formula: C15 H28 O2 NMR Predictor: Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) Category:flavor and fragrance agents   US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information: Google Scholar: Search Google Books: Search Google Scholar: with word "volatile" Search Google Scholar: with word "flavor" Search Google Scholar: with word "odor" Search Perfumer and Flavorist: Search Google Patents: Search US Patents: Search EU Patents: Search Pubchem Patents: Search PubMed: Search NCBI: Search JECFA Food Flavoring: 432 menthyl isovalerate DG SANTE Food Flavourings: 09.455 menthyl isovalerate FEMA Number: 2669 menthyl isovalerate FDA: No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances FDA Mainterm (SATF): 16409-46-4 ; MENTHYL ISOVALERATE FDA Regulation: FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances Sec. 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.   Physical Properties: Appearance: colorless clear oily liquid (est) Assay: 98.00 to 100.00 Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No Specific Gravity: 0.90900 @ 25.00 °C. Boiling Point: 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 750.00 mm Hg Vapor Pressure: 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) Flash Point: 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. ) logP (o/w): 5.555 (est) Soluble in:   alcohol   water, 0.3057 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Insoluble in:   water Similar Items:note allyl valerate allyl isovalerate amyl valerate amyl isovalerate isoamyl valerate isoamyl isovalerate para-anisyl isovalerate para-anisyl valerate benzyl valerate benzyl isovalerate bornyl valerate bornyl isovalerate (-)-bornyl isovalerate isobornyl isovalerate S-sec-butyl thioisovalerate butyl valerate butyl isovalerate isobutyl valerate isobutyl isovalerate carvyl isovalerate cinnamyl valerate cinnamyl isovalerate citronellyl valerate citronellyl isovalerate para-cresyl valerate para-cresyl isovalerate cyclohexyl valerate cyclohexyl isovalerate cyclotene isovalerate decyl valerate decyl isovalerate ethyl valerate ethyl isovalerate eugenyl isovalerate furfuryl isovalerate furfuryl valerate geranyl valerate geranyl isovalerate (E)-2-hepten-1-yl isovalerate heptyl isovalerate sec-heptyl isovalerate heptyl valerate (E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate (E)-2-hexen-1-yl isovalerate (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl valerate (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl isovalerate hexyl valerate hexyl isovalerate linalyl valerate linalyl isovalerate menthyl valerate methyl 2-methyl valerate methyl 4-methyl valerate 2-methyl butyl isovalerate 4-methyl pentyl isovalerate methyl thio isovalerate methyl valerate methyl isovalerate myrtenyl isovalerate neryl isovalerate nonyl isovalerate nonyl valerate octyl valerate octyl isovalerate phenethyl isovalerate 2-phenethyl valerate 3-phenyl propyl isovalerate phenyl propyl valerate S-prenyl thioisovalerate isopropyl thioisovalerate propyl valerate propyl isovalerate isopropyl valerate isopropyl isovalerate rhodinyl isovalerate terpinyl isovalerate terpinyl valerate   Organoleptic Properties: Odor Type: fruity Odor Strength:medium Substantivity:96 hour(s) at 100.00 % fruity cooling sweet woody Odor Description:at 100.00 %. fruity cooling sweet woody fruity cooling sweet woody Odor Description:Fruity, cooling, sweet and woody Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) Flavor Type: fruity fruity sweet tutti frutti Taste Description: at 80.00 ppm. Fruity, sweet, with a tutti frutti background Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).   Cosmetic Information: CosIng: cosmetic data Cosmetic Uses: perfuming agents   Suppliers: Advanced Biotech MENTHYL ISOVALERATE sds Bell Flavors & Fragrances Menthyl Isovalerate BOC Sciences For experimental / research use only. Menthyl Isovalerate Inoue Perfumery L-MENTHYL ISOVALERATE Penta International L-MENTHYL ISOVALERATE Reincke & Fichtner Menthyl Isovalerate Sigma-Aldrich Menthyl isovalerate, ≥98%, FG sds Odor: woody; fruity; sweet Certified Food Grade Products WholeChem L-Menthyl Isovalerate   Safety Information: Preferred SDS: View European information : Most important hazard(s): Xi - Irritant R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.   Hazards identification   Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) None found. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements   Pictogram   Hazard statement(s) None found. Precautionary statement(s) None found. Human Experience: 1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 735, 1982. Dermal Toxicity: skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 735, 1982. Inhalation Toxicity: Not determined   Safety in Use Information: Category: flavor and fragrance agents RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice Recommendation for menthyl isovalerate usage levels up to:   1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.   Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library publication number: 3 Click here to view publication 3   average usual ppm average maximum ppm baked goods: - 18.00000 beverages(nonalcoholic): - 5.00000 beverages(alcoholic): - - breakfast cereal: - - cheese: - - chewing gum: - - condiments / relishes: - - confectionery froastings: - - egg products: - - fats / oils: - - fish products: - - frozen dairy: - 2.90000 fruit ices: - 2.90000 gelatins / puddings: - - granulated sugar: - - gravies: - - hard candy: - 7.40000 imitation dairy: - - instant coffee / tea: - - jams / jellies: - - meat products: - - milk products: - - nut products: - - other grains: - - poultry: - - processed fruits: - - processed vegetables: - - reconstituted vegetables: - - seasonings / flavors: - - snack foods: - - soft candy: - - soups: - - sugar substitutes: - - sweet sauces: - -   Safety References: EPI System: View AIDS Citations:Search Cancer Citations:Search Toxicology Citations:Search EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):16409-46-4 EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :565690 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data WGK Germany:2 (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate Chemidplus:0016409464 RTECS:OT0720000 for cas# 16409-46-4   References:   (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate NIST Chemistry WebBook: Search Inchi Canada Domestic Sub. List: 16409-46-4 Pubchem (cid): 565690 Pubchem (sid): 134992586 Pherobase: View   Other Information: (IUPAC): Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) Videos: The Periodic Table of Videos tgsc: Atomic Weights use for this web site (IUPAC): Periodic Table of the Elements FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): View HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): HMDB37211 FooDB: FDB016218 Export Tariff Code: 2915.60.0000 VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food ChemSpider: View Wikipedia: View   Potential Blenders and core components note For Odor amber amber naphthofuran FL/FR anisic ethyl para-anisate FL/FR balsamic laevo- borneol FL/FR iso bornyl formate FL/FR brachyleana hutchinsii wood oil FR opoponax resinoid replacer FR valerian rhizome absolute FL/FR caramellic maple furanone FL/FR shoyu furanone FL/FR chemical iso butyl formate FL/FR propyl propionate FL/FR citrus 2- ethyl-1-hexanol FL/FR earthy (Z)- linalool oxide (furanoid) FL/FR ethereal cyclohexyl formate FL/FR ethyl acetate FL/FR iso propyl formate FL/FR floral acetophenone FL/FR benzyl isobutyrate FL/FR citronellal diisotridecyl acetal FR citronellyl anthranilate FL/FR beta- ionone FL/FR 2- methyl naphthalene FL/FR bitter orangeflower concrete morocco FR rose oil (rosa damascena) russia FL/FR rose oil (rosa damascena) turkey FL/FR terpinyl valerate FL/FR fruity iso butyl acetoacetate FL/FR iso butyl butyrate FL/FR (R)-gamma- dodecalactone FL/FR ethyl 3-(2-furyl) propanoate FL/FR ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate FL/FR ethyl benzoyl acetate FL/FR ethyl butyrate FL/FR ethyl isovalerate FL/FR ethyl lactate FL/FR ethyl propionate FL/FR (E,E)- ethyl sorbate FL/FR 2- hexen-1-ol FL/FR lilac lactone FL/FR linalyl isobutyrate FL/FR methyl anthranilate FL/FR methyl heptanoate FL/FR iso propyl 2-methyl butyrate FL/FR propyl butyrate FL/FR propyl hexanoate FL/FR iso propyl octanoate FL/FR strawberry glycidate 2 FL/FR tropical ionone FL/FR vanilla carboxylate FL/FR green iso green methanoindene FR hexyl isobutyrate FL/FR 2- octen-1-ol FL/FR (E)-2- octen-1-ol FL/FR rose leaf absolute (rosa centifolia) FL/FR herbal 2- cyclohexyl cyclohexanone FR iso dihydrolavandulol FR (Z)-iso dihydrolavandulyl acetate FR delta- elemene FL/FR common tansy flower oil FR common tansy flower oil dutch FR tea leaf absolute FL/FR mentholic cornmint oil FL/FR cornmint oil china FL/FR cornmint oil india FL/FR cornmint oil terpeneless FL/FR laevo- menthol FL/FR dextro,laevo- menthol FL/FR dextro,laevo-neo menthol FL/FR dextro-neo menthol FL/FR (±)- menthol FL/FR neoiso menthol FL/FR (+)- menthone FL/FR (±)-iso menthone FL/FR laevo- menthyl acetate FL/FR menthyl acetate FL/FR menthyl acetate racemic FL/FR peppermint cyclohexanone FL/FR dextro- piperitone FL/FR iso pulegyl acetate FL/FR minty carvyl propionate FL/FR cornmint oil japan FL/FR cornmint oil terpenes FR mentha piperita extract FL/FR mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract FL/FR mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem water FR mentha piperita herb extract america FR mentha piperita leaf water FR mentha piperita tincture FL/FR (±)- menthone FL/FR (-)- menthone FL/FR 2- methyl cyclohexanone FL/FR pennyroyal oil FL/FR peppermint absolute FL/FR peppermint distillates FL/FR peppermint fragrance FR peppermint leaf CS peppermint oil FL/FR peppermint oil america FL/FR peppermint oil brazil FL/FR peppermint oil china FL/FR peppermint oil CO2 extract FL/FR peppermint oil dementholized FL/FR peppermint oil england FL/FR peppermint oil france FL/FR peppermint oil hungary FL/FR peppermint oil idaho FL/FR peppermint oil india FL/FR peppermint oil mongolia FL/FR peppermint oil montana FL/FR peppermint oil morocco FL/FR peppermint oil russia FL/FR peppermint oil special fractions FL/FR peppermint oil tasmania FL/FR peppermint oil terpeneless FL/FR peppermint oil terpenes FR peppermint oil willamette FL/FR peppermint oil yakima FL/FR peppermint water FL/FR laevo- piperitone FL/FR iso pulegol FL/FR iso pulegone FL/FR (R)-(+)- pulegone FR musk acetyl ethyl tetramethyl tetralin replacer FR musk decanolide FR musty ketoiso phorone FL/FR spicy 2,5- dimethyl bicyclo(3.2.1)-2-octen-3-yl acetate + 1,4-dimethyl bicyclo(3.2.1)-2-octen-3-yl acetate FR ginger root absolute FL/FR grains of paradise oil FL/FR methyl heptadienone FL/FR (E)- propyl 2-furan acrylate FL/FR thujonic common tansy oil canada FR tropical beta- cyclocitral FL/FR waxy ethyl decanoate FL/FR woody agarwood oil (aetoxylon sympetalum) FR para-tert- butyl cyclohexanone FR cabreuva wood oil FR guaiacwood oil 20% in gurjun balsam oil FR gurjun balsam oil FR homalomena rubescens root oil FR cis-2- pinanol FR sandalwood oil CO2 extract FL/FR spikenard oil CO2 extract FL/FR For Flavor No flavor group found for these (R)-gamma- dodecalactone FL/FR delta- elemene FL/FR grains of paradise oil FL/FR lilac lactone FL/FR limonen-10-yl acetate FL (Z)- linalool oxide (furanoid) FL/FR neoiso menthol FL/FR dextro,laevo-neo menthol FL/FR menthyl acetate racemic FL/FR 2- methyl cyclohexanone FL/FR iso pulegone FL/FR spikenard oil CO2 extract FL/FR acidic acidic (E)-2- hexenoic acid FL amber amber naphthofuran FL/FR anise ethyl para-anisate FL/FR camphoreous laevo- borneol FL/FR caramellic maple furanone FL/FR shoyu furanone FL/FR citrus ketoiso phorone FL/FR cooling 1,3- dihydroxyacetone (dimer) FL laevo- menthol FL/FR dextro,laevo- menthol FL/FR iso menthol FL menthyl acetate FL/FR peppermint oil america FL/FR ethereal ethyl acetate FL/FR fatty 2- ethyl-1-hexanol FL/FR 2- octen-1-ol FL/FR (E)-2- octen-1-ol FL/FR floral linalyl isobutyrate FL/FR rose oil (rosa damascena) russia FL/FR rose oil (rosa damascena) turkey FL/FR tropical ionone FL/FR fruity benzyl isobutyrate FL/FR iso butyl acetoacetate FL/FR iso butyl butyrate FL/FR citronellyl anthranilate FL/FR ethyl 3-(2-furyl) propanoate FL/FR ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate FL/FR ethyl benzoyl acetate FL/FR ethyl butyrate FL/FR ethyl isovalerate FL/FR ethyl lactate FL/FR ethyl propionate FL/FR (E,E)- ethyl sorbate FL/FR 2- furyl pentyl ketone FL 2- hexen-1-ol FL/FR methyl anthranilate FL/FR methyl heptanoate FL/FR (E,E)- methyl sorbate FL (E)- propyl 2-furan acrylate FL/FR iso propyl 2-methyl butyrate FL/FR propyl butyrate FL/FR iso propyl formate FL/FR propyl hexanoate FL/FR iso propyl octanoate FL/FR strawberry glycidate 2 FL/FR terpinyl valerate FL/FR valerian rhizome absolute FL/FR vanilla carboxylate FL/FR green cyclohexyl formate FL/FR (E)-2- heptenal FL hexyl isobutyrate FL/FR methyl heptadienone FL/FR iso phorone FL rose leaf absolute (rosa centifolia) FL/FR mentholic cornmint oil FL/FR cornmint oil terpeneless FL/FR (±)- menthol FL/FR dextro-neo menthol FL/FR (+)- menthone FL/FR peppermint cyclohexanone FL/FR minty carvyl propionate FL/FR cornmint oil china FL/FR cornmint oil india FL/FR cornmint oil japan FL/FR mentha piperita extract FL/FR mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract FL/FR mentha piperita tincture FL/FR (±)- menthone FL/FR (-)- menthone FL/FR (±)-iso menthone FL/FR laevo- menthyl acetate FL/FR pennyroyal oil FL/FR peppermint absolute FL/FR peppermint distillates FL/FR peppermint flavor FL peppermint oil FL/FR peppermint oil brazil FL/FR peppermint oil china FL/FR peppermint oil CO2 extract FL/FR peppermint oil dementholized FL/FR peppermint oil england FL/FR peppermint oil france FL/FR peppermint oil hungary FL/FR peppermint oil idaho FL/FR peppermint oil india FL/FR peppermint oil mongolia FL/FR peppermint oil montana FL/FR peppermint oil morocco FL/FR peppermint oil russia FL/FR peppermint oil special fractions FL/FR peppermint oil tasmania FL/FR peppermint oil terpeneless FL/FR peppermint oil willamette FL/FR peppermint oil yakima FL/FR peppermint water FL/FR laevo- piperitone FL/FR dextro- piperitone FL/FR iso pulegol FL/FR oily 2- methyl naphthalene FL/FR powdery acetophenone FL/FR rummy iso butyl formate FL/FR smoky dextro- xylose FL spicy ginger root absolute FL/FR sulfurous S- ethyl thioacetate FL tea tea leaf absolute FL/FR tropical beta- cyclocitral FL/FR propyl propionate FL/FR waxy ethyl decanoate FL/FR woody iso bornyl formate FL/FR beta- ionone FL/FR iso pulegyl acetate FL/FR sandalwood oil CO2 extract FL/FR   Potential Uses: FR apple FR apricot FR balsam FR cranberry FR currant black currant FR melon FR mint FR peach FR peppermint FR pineapple FR prune FL/FR valerian   Occurrence (nature, food, other):note   mint Search Trop Picture   nutmeg seed Search Trop Picture   peppermint leaf Search Trop Picture   peppermint oil Search Trop Picture   Synonyms:   butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester   menth-3-yl isovalerate p- menth-3-yl isovalerate para- menth-3-yl isovalerate   menthol isovalerate   menthyl 3-menthyl butyrate   menthyl 3-menthylbutyrate   menthyl 3-methyl butanoate   menthyl 3-methylbutanoate   menthyl isopentanoate   menthyl isovalerianate   mentyl isovalerate (1alpha,2beta,5alpha)-3- methyl butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl ester 3- methyl butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl ester 5- methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl 3-methyl butanoate 5- methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl 3-methylbutanoate (5- methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-methylbutanoate 3- methylbutanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester 1-iso propyl-4-methyl cyclohex-2-yl 3-methyl butanoate 1-iso propyl-4-methylcyclohex-2-yl 3-methylbutanoate iso valeric acid, p-menth-3-yl ester   validol   Articles:   None found yet. 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Notes: russian drug. Flavouring ingredient with a bitter, wood-like taste