3-Methylbutanoic acid

Product Specifications

CAS Number

503-74-2

Synonyms

Isovaleric acid, Delphinic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid, Isopentanoic acid, β-methylbutyric acid

SKU

C11771-25ul

Target

Others

Applications

Others

Smiles

CC (C) CC (=O) O

Molecular Formula

C5H10O2

Additionnal Information

3-Methylbutanoic acid (Isovaleric acid, Delphinic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid, Isopentanoic acid, β-methylbutyric acid) is a natural fatty acid found in a wide variety of plants and essential oils. It has a strong pungent cheesy or sweaty smell, but its volatile esters have pleasing scents and are used widely in perfumery.