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3-Methyl Valeric Acid

Synthetics

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3-methyl valeric acid smells like a food additive.

Odor Type:
Animal
CAS #:
105-43-1
Odor Strength:
Medium
Odor Notes

TGSC Descriptions

Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991): Animalic, sharp acidic cheesey, green with a fruity sweaty nuance

Luebke, William tgsc, (1989): Animal sharp acidic cheesy green fruity sweaty

Other Descriptions

3 Methyl Valeric Acid (Pentanoic Acid)

Kingchem Laboratories: Sour pungent odor; in dilution, sour-herbaceous, green

3-Methyl Pentanoic Acid ≥98.0%, Kosher

Bedoukian Research: An herbaceous, cheese-like odor that is sweet upon dilution