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CAS number :

39255-32-8

EINECS number :

254-384-1

FEMA number :

3488

JECFA number :

214

FLAVIS number :

09.526

Volatility :

Head

Appearance :

Colorless liquid

Price Range :

€€

Stability :

Only stable in Fabric conditioner, APC and shampoo bases. Particularly unstable in liquid fabric detergent and liquid bleach

Density :

0.86

Molecular formula :

C₈H₁₆O₂

Molecular Weight :

144.21 g/mol

Flash Point :

106°F (41°C)

Log P :

2.65

Fusion Point :

Data not available.

Boiling Point :

307°F (153°C)

Detection Threshold :

0.003 ppb (0.0000000000003% !)

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Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

Manzanate® can be synthesized by an esterification reaction between 2-methylpentanoic acid and ethanol. This reaction can be catalyzed by the presence of a strong acid in a low quantity as concentrated sulfuric acid, to enhance the reaction yield. The use of chloro-2-methylpentanoic acid can also be a help.

Synthesis precursor :

Manzanate® is not a precursor for the synthesis of another compound used in perfumes.

Isomerism :

Manzanate® has one asymmetric carbon in its strcture. (R)-2-methylpentanoate and (S)-2-methylpentanoate both exist. Manzanate® is a mixture of these two enantiomers. They are not used separately. On the other hand, Ethyl Caproate is a positional isomer of Manzanate®. Its smell is less elegant and closer to ripe pineapple, less green.

Natural availability :

Manzanate® is not reported as found in nature.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

For more information on allergens used in perfumery, please consult our article about allergens

IFRA :

This ingredient is not restricted

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Cat.1	Cat.2	Cat.3	Cat.4	Cat.5	Cat.6	Cat.7	Cat.8	Cat.9	Cat.10	Cat.11
0,1 %	0,2 %	0,5 %	0,5 %	0,5 %	3,6 %	0,4 %	0,5 %	0,5 %	0,5 %	Not restricted

Skin contact products	Non skin contact products
Leave on products	Rinse off products

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Cat.1	Cat.2	Cat.3	Cat.4	Cat.5A	Cat.5B	Cat.5C	Cat.5D	Cat.6
0,19 %	0,057 %	1,2 %	1,1 %	0,27 %	0,27 %	0,27 %	0,091 %	0,63 %
Cat.7A	Cat.7B	Cat.8	Cat.9	Cat.10A	Cat.10B	Cat.11A	Cat.11B	Cat.12
2,2 %	2,2 %	0,091 %	2,1 %	2,1 %	7,5 %	0,091 %	0,091 %	Not restricted

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
To find out the specificities of each category and the ingredients prohibited by IFRA, click article about l'IFRA
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Uses in perfumery :

Manzanate® is a key molecule in masculine perfumes. It is often used in small quantities to bring a strong fruity and addictive impact from the top note of the perfume, with a metallic and green note. Also used in apple, pineapple, exotic fruits and yellow fruits notes, to bring a heady and green effect.

Other names :

applinate, ethyl 2-methyl pentanoate, ethyl 2-methyl valerate, ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentanoate, mazanate, melon valerate

Other comments :

Manzanate® is one of the commercial keys of modern perfumery. At the right dosage, it makes the perfume more addictive, wheither it is a functional or fine fragrance. Among these keys, Verdox®, Styrallyle Acetate® and Ambroxan® can also be quoted.

Exploring the branches of scent

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

Synthesis precursor :

Manzanate® is not a precursor for the synthesis of another compound used in perfumes.

Isomerism :

Natural availability :

Manzanate® is not reported as found in nature.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

SPECIFICATIONS

Cause of restriction :

SENSITIZATION

Amendment :

43

Comments :

Nootkatone used as a fragrance ingredient should be at least 98% pure, with a melting point of at least 32°C. Lower purity grades may not be used as a fragrance ingredient. Methods for the determination of purity of nootkatone are provided on the IFRA website www.ifraorg.org.

Quantitative usage limits :

Annexe I :

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

Cause of restriction :

DERMAL SENSITIZATION

Amendment :

40

Comments :

Quantitative limit on the use :

Annexe I :