Butyl isovalerate

Agent Name
Butyl isovalerate
CAS Number
109-19-3
Formula
C9-H18-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Butyl isovalerate formula graphical representation
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

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