Isovaleraldehyde
Naturelle - Synthétique
Fruity > Berries > Etheric Solvent > Green Fruits > Gourmand
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Other names :
Isoamyl aldehyde ; 3-methylbutanal ; 3-methyl butanal ; 3-methylbutan-1-al ; 3-methyl butan-1-al ; 3-methyl butyraldehyde ; 3-methyl-1-butanal ; Isopentaldehyde ; Isovaleral ; Isovaleric aldehyde
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Isovaleraldehyde is used in cherry and chocolate notes, to bring a liquorous head note.
Natural availability :
Isovaleraldehyde is found in the odorous principle of many fruits and food we consume every day : apple, ginger, beef, lovage…
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Isovaleraldehyde can be compared to Furfural, standing out thanks to its more pyrogenic and bitter almond gourmand note. Isovaleraldehyde is more etheric and fruity-cherry and pear.
Price Range :
Data not available.
Stability :
This molecule may form Schiff bases by reacting with Methyl Anthranilate or Indole for example, forming another colored and differently smelling compound.
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- Molecular formula :
- C5H10O
- Molecular Weight :
- 86,13 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,803
- Flash Point :
- 0,5°C
- Fusion Point :
- -51°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 1,5
- Boiling Point :
- 90°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Isovaleraldehyde is synthesized by oxydation of Isoamyl Alcohol.
Synthesis precursor :
Isovaleraldehyde can be used to synthesize Schiff bases, reacting with Methyl Anthranilate or Indole for example.
Isomerism :
Isovaleraldehyde does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
- EINECS number :
- 209-691-5
- FEMA number :
- 2692
- JECFA number :
- 258
- FLAVIS number :
- 05.006
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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