4-Methylvaleric acid CAS 646-07-1

What is 4-Methylvaleric acid CAS 646-07-1?

4-Methylvaleric acid CAS 646-07-1 serves mainly as a synthetic building block and flavor ingredient, occurring naturally in various foods such as cheeses, fruits, meats, and fermented products, while also functioning as an intermediate for producing plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.

Specification

Feature

• Branched Fatty Acid: A methyl-branched short-chain carboxylic acid suitable for diverse synthetic applications.
• Flavor Grade Availability: Supplied in high purity (≥98%, often FCC and Kosher) by major suppliers for food use.
• Commercial Versatility: Widely offered as a reliable precursor in fine chemical and industrial production.

Application

• Cheese Flavors: Used as a key component to impart pungent, cheesy notes in dairy and savory flavor formulations.
• Flavor & Fragrance: Employed in food products, beverages, and perfumes for its characteristic cheesy and sour aroma profile.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a building block for plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and biologically active compounds.
• Pharma Synthesis: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis and preparation of receptor antagonists and other medicinal molecules.
• Perfume Production: Incorporated as an intermediate in the manufacture of fragrance ingredients.

Packaging

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