4-Methylvaleric acid Information
| Chemical Name | 4-Methylvaleric acid |
| Other Name | isobutylaceticacid |
| CAS | 646-07-1 |
| EINECS | 211-464-0 |
| Type | Synthetic fragrance |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 |
| Molecular Formula | 211-464-0 |
4-Methylvaleric acid Uses
Methylvaleric acid includes 2-methylvaleric acid, 3-methylvaleric acid and 4-methylvaleric acid, which are food flavors that are considered safe (GRAS) by the Food Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). 4-Methylvaleric acid, also known as isovaleric acid, is an organic compound. It has a cheese-like aroma and a spiky aroma, and is mainly used in cheese flavors.
Spice industry: In the spice industry, 4-methylvaleric acid can be used to synthesize the flavors of fruits, vegetables and candies. Its unique aroma is widely used in food additives to enhance the flavor of food.
Coating industry: It can also be used as a solvent and plasticizer, and has important applications in the coating industry to help improve the performance and stability of coatings.
In addition, 4-methylvaleric acid is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) with biological activity. 4-Methylvaleric acid is a widely used building material used to synthesize various drugs and bioactive compounds, including inhibitors and antagonists.
4-Methylvaleric acid Properties
| Melting point | -35 °C |
| Boiling Point | 199-201 °C |
| Density | 0.923 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 3463 | 4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| pKa | 4.84(at 18℃) |
| Fragrance | cheesy |
| Water solubility | INSOLUBLE |
