Isovaleric acid
CAS number: 503-74-2
Synonyms: 3-Methylbutyric acid; 3-Methylbutanoic acid; Isosvalerianic acid; Delphinic acid; Isopentanoic acid; Isopropylacetic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple, beer, banana, blue cheddar, grape brandy, black currants, guava, papaya, raspberry, mushroom, wheat bread, heated butter, capers, cashew, apples, cheddar cheese
Industry claims used in: frozen, dairy goods, candy, cheese, cakes, pies, bread, pasta, yogurt, jams and jellies
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2000 mg/kg; poison by skin contact; mod. toxic by ingestion, IV routes; corrosive skin and eye irritant; heated to decomp.,emits acrid smoke and fumes