Butyl isovalerate
Agent Name
Butyl isovalerate
CAS Number
109-19-3
Formula
C9-H18-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Butyl isovalerate; Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, butyl ester; Butyl 3-methylbutanoate; Butyl 3-methylbutyrate; Butyl isopentanoate; Butyl isovalerate (natural); Isovaleric acid, butyl ester; n-Butyl 3-methylbutanoate; n-Butyl isopentanoate; n-Butyl isovalerate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless pale yellow liquid with an odor of sweet apples; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Reportedly present in the oils of two Australian plants; Used as flavoring ingredient; [HSDB]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin irritant; [SAX] A mild skin irritant; [RTECS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: