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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:16:02 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:46 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM006630
Identification
Common NameMETHYL ISOVALERATE
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionMethyl 3-methylbutanoate is found in citrus. Methyl 3-methylbutanoate is a flavouring ingredient. Methyl 3-methylbutanoate is present in fruits of apple, banana, bilberry, wild blueberry, melon, pineapple, strawberry, and some Florida oranges. Also found in peas, peppermint oil and gruyere de comte cheese. Pungent apple-like odour; bitter flavou
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HMDB Contaminants - Feces
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Methyl 3-methylbutanoic acidGenerator
3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acidHMDB
3-Methylbutanoic acid methyl esterHMDB
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl esterHMDB
FEMA 2753HMDB
Isovaleric acid, methyl esterHMDB
Methyl 3-methylbutyrateHMDB
Methyl isopentanoateHMDB
Methyl isovalerateHMDB
Methyl isovalerianateHMDB
Chemical FormulaC6H12O2
Average Molecular Mass116.158 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass116.084 g/mol
CAS Registry Number556-24-1
IUPAC Namemethyl 3-methylbutanoate
Traditional Namemethyl (3-methyl)butanoate
SMILESCOC(=O)CC(C)C
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(2)4-6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
InChI KeyOQAGVSWESNCJJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid methyl esters. Fatty acid methyl esters are compounds containing a fatty acid that is esterified with a methyl group. They have the general structure RC(=O)OR', where R=fatty aliphatic tail or organyl group and R'=methyl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acid esters
Direct ParentFatty acid methyl esters
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Fatty acid methyl ester
  • Methyl ester
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility8.75 g/LALOGPS
logP1.62ALOGPS
logP1.35ChemAxon
logS-1.1ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area26.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity31.19 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability12.98 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0596-9000000000-07204361bb9951b4e592Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - CI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-014i-1900000000-73589b5b124cd5952eb4Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-00dl-9000000000-7f5aff59c48fa693bf95Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0596-9000000000-07204361bb9951b4e592Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - CI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-014i-1900000000-73589b5b124cd5952eb4Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-00dl-9000000000-7f5aff59c48fa693bf95Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-052f-9100000000-3ff699d2c612b060724aSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-014r-9500000000-9a850cea31d510c0fd2fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9100000000-df05a91c6a1411debb0bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-052f-9000000000-163b5d248d223ef6a091Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-014i-5900000000-3d6c7f2a23147213d6c0Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0159-9600000000-47805aaec95d0313c5eaSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-05o3-9000000000-a3fffdc9068f90db5da6Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0159-4900000000-b71bf30facabe23ac72bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-001i-9100000000-59e583f996e46c254a48Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-00kf-9000000000-deeb5ac0dae597e862c6Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-05mx-9100000000-5c09c98f52aa9459e417Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-aef3389e6457a396e1c2Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-239c364de1bc6d5eb7adSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR1H NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
1D NMR13C NMR SpectrumNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
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DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0030027
FooDB IDFDB001325
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider ID10687
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID11160
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
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5. Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.
6. The lipid handbook with CD-ROM