3-Methylpentanoic has a sour, herbaceous, slightly green odor.
This is synthesized from the diethylester of sec-butyl-malonic acid.
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clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
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Reported found in the oil from tobacco leaves (d-form), baked potato, parmesan, provolone and romano cheese,
goat and sheep cheese, lamb fat, rum, cocoa, black tea and chempedak (Arthocarpus polyphema).
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3-Methylvaleric acid (3-Methylpentanoic acid) was used in the synthesis of 3-methyl-1-pentanol.
