ISOVALERIC ACID (CED0003975)

ISOVALERIC ACID belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C5H10O2 and an average molecular weight of 102.13 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a fragrance, as well as a flavouring and nutrient. The compound is found in or released from 40 recorded sources. These include household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. It is present in food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in food contact materials, cellar tools, food preservation, molasses and treatment of molasses, and fermentation processes for beer. Other sources include drinking water, indoor air, and electrical and electronic equipment, such as amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, contacts, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Regarding plastics, ISOVALERIC ACID is present in polypropylene and released in low-density polyethylene. Recorded exposure routes include oral, inhalation, and touch. Three protein targets have been recorded for this compound: 2-hydroxy-6-oxo-7-methylocta-2,4-dienoate hydrolase (cumD), aspartate aminotransferase (aspC), and sedolisin (pcp).