Propyl isobutyrate is primarily used in flavors as a fruity flavor enhancer, often contributing notes of berry, melon, and tropical fruits, due to its sweet, rich, and slightly juicy taste profile; it is considered a common ingredient in various food and beverage products.
Product details and ordering
About this item
- Product Code
- 16-79800
- CAS number
- 644-49-5
- FEMA number
- 2936
- FlaVis number
- 09.414
- JECFA number
- 187
- CoE number
- 289
- ECHA / EC number
- 211-417-4
Pack sizes
Select a pack size, then request a quote.
Cart & requests
Technical service
Questions on specifications, applications, or documentation? Our technical staff can help.
Contact technical teamSpecification (TDS excerpt)
From technical data on file.
| Test / property | Value |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C7 H14 O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 130.17 |
| APPEARANCE | COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID |
| ASSAY | 99.0% MINIMUM |
| ODOR | STRONG, FRUITY |
| FLASH POINT | 86° F |
| BOILING POINT | 133° - 134° C |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C | 1.385 - 1.405 |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY @25°C | 0.855 - 0.875 |
| SOLUBILITY | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER SOLUBLE IN MOST ORGANIC SOLVENTS |
Allergen information
| Allergen | In product | In facility / other | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | No | No | |
| PEANUTS and peanut products | No | No | |
| TREE NUTS | No | No | |
| SESAME, SUNFLOWER, POPPY, COTTONSEEDS (except refined oils) | No | No | |
| MILK AND DERIVATIVES eg whey, milk, caseninate, etc. | No | No | |
| EGGS | No | No | |
| Fish and fish products | No | No | |
| SHELLFISH | No | No | |
| SOY (except refined soy oil) | No | No | |
| AUTOLYZED YEAST | No | No | |
| CEREAL PROTEINS (include HVP) | No | No | |
| SULFITES | No | No | |
| CELERY | No | No | |
| SEEDS | No | No |
Dietary suitability
VEGANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, dairy products or honey)
LACTO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, but do eat dairy products)
OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, but do eat eggs)
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish-seafood, but do eat eggs and dairy products)
Kosher
- Approved
- Yes
- UKD
- KFLD39NDNWX
- Letter
- View kosher certificate
Documentation
Related documents for PROPYL ISOBUTYRATE — open in a new tab from the legacy catalog.

