CAS: 20665-85-4
Vanillyl Isobutyrate, also known by the trade name ISO BUTAVAN, is an ester with the CAS number 20665-85-4. It is derived from vanillyl alcohol and isobutyric acid. It presents as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic sweet, creamy, vanilla, balsamic, and slightly buttery odor profile, sometimes described with chocolate or phenolic nuances. Its molecular formula is C12H16O4.
It is primarily used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry and as a fragrance ingredient in the perfumery industry.
In the flavor industry, Vanillyl Isobutyrate is utilized in a wide range of products such as confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, chocolates, and beverages to impart or enhance vanilla, creamy, buttery, and chocolate notes. In the fragrance industry, it is incorporated into perfumes, colognes, soaps, lotions, and other personal care products for its warm, sweet, vanilla, and balsamic aroma, contributing to oriental, gourmand, and balsamic fragrance types.
Vanillyl Isobutyrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for use in food. Safety data sheets (SDS) should be consulted for proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures. It is considered to have low acute toxicity, but like many chemicals, direct contact may cause mild skin or eye irritation.
Vanillyl isobutyrateISO BUTAVAN4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl isobutyrate2-Methoxy-4-(isobutyryloxymethyl)phenol
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