Isovaleraldehyde
Agent Name
Isovaleraldehyde
CAS Number
590-86-3
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Butanal, 3-methyl-; 2-Methylbutanal-4; 3-Methyl-1-butanal; 3-Methylbutanal; 3-Methylbutylaldehyde; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde (natural); Aldehyde isovalerianique [French]; Butanal, 3-methyl-; Butyraldehyde, 3-methyl-; Isoamyl aldehyde; Isoamylaldehyde; Isopentaldehyde; Isopentanal; Isovaleral; Isovaleric aldehyde; Isovalerylaldehyde; beta-Methylbutanal; beta-Methylbutyraldehyde; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor like apples; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Found in orange, lemon, peppermint, and other oils; [Merck Index] Used flavors, fragrances, and to make isovaleric acid, pharmaceuticals, and resins; [HSDB] Used to make pesticides, solvents, and softeners; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Highly flammable and peroxidizable; A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A severe eye irritant, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] Safe when used in food as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An irritant; May cause liver impairment; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
50 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 42,700 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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