Isocaproic acid
Agent Name
Isocaproic acid
CAS Number
646-07-1
Formula
C6-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Methylvaleric acid; Isobutylacetic acid; Pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-; Valeric acid, 4-methyl-; Isohexanoic acid (mixed isomers); Isohexanoic acid; [ChemIDplus] 4-Methylpentanoic acid; [FDA]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Clear light brown liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A moderate skin and mild eye irritant; Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 1,050 uL/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.445 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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