LINALYL ISOVALERATE

Synonym(s):Linalyl 3-methylbutanoate

CAS NO.：1118-27-0
Empirical Formula: C15H26O2
Molecular Weight: 238.37
MDL number: MFCD00048304
EINECS: 214-259-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14

What is LINALYL ISOVALERATE?

Description

Linalyl isovalerate has a stable, suave, fruity odor and a sweet, apple-like taste somewhat reminiscent of plum and peach. May be synthesized from dehydrolinalool and isovaleric acid followed by hydrogenation; also from linalool and isovaleric acid by azeotropic esterification.

Chemical properties

Linalyl isovalerate has a stable, suave, fruity odor and a sweet, apple-like taste somewhat reminiscent of plum and peach.

Occurrence

Reported found in nature (Salvia officinalis and Salvia spinosa).

The Uses of LINALYL ISOVALERATE

Linalyl isovalerate is found in heavy exotic floral fragrance, Chypres, and some Oriental types. It blends excellently with Clary Sage and Oakmoss, as well as Jasmin, Neroli and Petitgrain. It seems to be very stable and performs well in soap. In flavour compositions, it finds its way into imitation Apples, Apricots, Loganberry and other berries, Peaches, Plums, etc., in a concentration equivalent to 1 to 6 ppm in the functional consumer product.

Preparation

From dehydrolinalool and isovaleric acid followed by hydrogenation; also from linalool and isovaleric acid by azeotropic esterification.

Properties of LINALYL ISOVALERATE

Boiling point:	188 °C(lit.)
Density	0.885 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.451(lit.)
FEMA	2646 \| LINALYL ISOVALERATE
Flash point:	229 °F
solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	Colourless oily liquid.
Odor	at 100.00 %. citrus bergamot lavender peach apricot sage
JECFA Number	363
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 1-ethenyl-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl ester (1118-27-0)

Safety information for LINALYL ISOVALERATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.