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| | FEMA 2871 Basic information |
| Product Name: | FEMA 2871 | | Synonyms: | isovalericacid,phenethylester;2-Phenylethyl3-methylbutanoate;2-phenylethyl3-methylbutirate;3-methyl-butanoicaci2-phenylethylester;3-methylbutanoicacidphenylethylester;Benzylcarbinyl3-methylbutanoate;Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester;Butanoicacid,3-methyl-,2-phenylethylester | | CAS: | 140-26-1 | | MF: | C13H18O2 | | MW: | 206.28 | | EINECS: | 205-406-3 | | Product Categories: | | | Mol File: | 140-26-1.mol |  |
| | FEMA 2871 Chemical Properties |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 | | WGK Germany | 1 | | RTECS | NY1511500 | | HS Code | 29156000 | | Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 6220 mg/kg VPITAR 33(5),48,74 |
| | FEMA 2871 Usage And Synthesis |
| Chemical Properties | CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID | | Chemical Properties | FEMA 2871 has been identified as a volatile aroma component of peppermint oils. The
fruitiness of its odor is even more pronounced than that of the isobutyrate. It is
used in small quantities for the same purposes as phenylethyl isobutyrate. | | Chemical Properties | Phenethyl isovalerate has a fruity (rose-like) odor and a bittersweet flavor, reminiscent of peach. It is not very stable. | | Occurrence | Reported found in peppermint oil, spearmint oil, Scotch spearmint oil, beer, grape brandy, cognac, cider and
lamb’s lettuce. | | Preparation | By esterification of phenethyl alcohol with isovaleric acid. | | Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 2 to 10 ppm: sweet, fruity, ripe pineapple with honey, berry and peachy nuances. | | Flammability and Explosibility | Nonflammable | | Safety Profile | Mddly toxic by ingestion. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS |
| | FEMA 2871 Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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