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3-methylbutyl decanoate

fruity oxygenated compound

Found in 1 ingredient across the CompKitchen flavor graph.

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2D Lewis structure of 3-methylbutyl decanoate
2D Lewis Structure
Formula
C15H30O2
Molecular weight
242.40 g/mol
PubChem CID
75320 — full record on PubChem

Properties

Odor description
waxy, banana, fruity, sweet, cognac, green
Odor threshold
3000.0 ppb
Volatility
low
CAS number
2306-91-4
Not in FEMA GRAS publications 1-33. Of 3,367 listed flavoring substances, none match this compound name. May still be food-safe under other regulatory routes (FDA 21 CFR 172, EFSA, JECFA) — check femaflavor.org for the authoritative current list.

Found in

Measured impact first, then profile share

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