Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Isovaleric acid
Alias: 3-Methylbutanoic acid; Isopentanoic acid
CAS No. : 503-74-2
Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.00 g/mol
Classification: Aliphatic carboxylic acid; Spice raw material; Fine chemical intermediate
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
Odor: Unpleasant rancid cheese-like odor
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether and most organic solvents
Stability: Flammable; stable at normal temperature, avoid strong oxidants and strong alkali
Specification Table
| Item | Specification | Unit | Remarks |
| Product Name | Isovaleric acid | — | Carboxylic acid intermediate |
| CAS No. | 503-74-2 | — | Industrial / Food grade |
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquid | — | Volatile liquid |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2 | — | Branched chain fatty acid |
| Molecular Weight | 102.00 | g/mol | — |
| Purity | ≥99.0 | % | GC |
Main Uses
- Raw material for synthetic flavors and ester fragrance compounds.
- Intermediate for pharmaceutical, pesticide and organic synthesis.
- Used in feed additives and biochemical industry.
- Employed as solvent, chemical reagent and raw material for daily chemical synthesis.
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