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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-05-19 02:16:02 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-03-31 22:36:30 UTC</update_date>
  <accession/>
  <common_name>METHYL ISOVALERATE</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>Methyl isovalerate is an organic compound with the formula C6H12O2 and an average molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. METHYL ISOVALERATE belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound is utilized as a fragrance, as well as a flavouring and nutrient.

It is found in or released from 37 recorded sources across several sectors. Within the food, food processing and cookware category, it is associated with food preservation and fermentation processes for beer, as well as the preparation of malt, vinegar, and wine or sparkling wine. In household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, the compound is recorded in building and construction materials, specifically ladders and roofs. Its presence is also noted in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, coils, communication cables or conductors, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and cores yokes or armatures.</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>Methyl 3-methylbutanoate</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C6H12O2</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>116.1583</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>116.083729628</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>methyl 3-methylbutanoate</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>methyl (3-methyl)butanoate</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>556-24-1</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>COC(=O)CC(C)C</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(2)4-6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3</inchi>
  <inchikey>OQAGVSWESNCJJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Lipids and lipid-like molecules</super_class>
    <class>Fatty Acyls</class>
    <sub_class>Fatty acid esters</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>Fatty acid methyl esters</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>Carbonyl compounds</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Methyl esters</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organic oxides</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aliphatic acyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Carbonyl group</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Carboxylic acid ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Fatty acid methyl ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Methyl ester</substituent>
      <substituent>Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxide</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Organooxygen compound</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic acyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
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  </taxonomy>
  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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      <value>1.62</value>
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      <value>-1.12</value>
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      <kind>solubility</kind>
      <value>8.75e+00 g/l</value>
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    <property>
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      <value>1.35</value>
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      <kind>pka_strongest_basic</kind>
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      <value>methyl 3-methylbutanoate</value>
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      <value>116.1583</value>
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      <value>116.083729628</value>
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      <value>COC(=O)CC(C)C</value>
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      <value>C6H12O2</value>
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      <value>InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(2)4-6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3</value>
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