Neryl isovalerate

(2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate

Isovaleric acid neryl ester

Aliphatic monoterpenoid alkene ester · C₁₅H₂₆O₂

化学組成 · Constituent

Chemical info / 化学情報

CAS number CAS

3915-83-1

Molecular formula

C₁₅H₂₆O₂

Molecular weight

238.37 g/mol

Aroma

Sweet balsam, fruity, lightly herbaceous. A secondary note in wormwood.

Low concern · Trace constituent

Neryl isovalerate is an aliphatic monoterpenoid ester occurring at low levels in wormwood chemotypes.

Skin. A 6 percent test on 25 volunteers caused no irritation and no sensitization.

Acute toxicity. Acute oral LD50 in rats exceeded 5 g/kg. Acute dermal LD50 in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg.

Concern level

Low, limited data

Principal sources
Wormwood	1.0 – 9.1 %

Neryl isovalerate is one of several minor esters in wormwood chemotypes, contributing subtly to the oil's aroma signature.