W504009

Amyl acetate

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Pentyl acetate, Amyl acetate
• Linear Formula: CH₃COO(CH₂)₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 628-63-7
• Molecular Weight: 130.18
• Beilstein: 1744753
• EC Number: 211-047-3
• Council of Europe no.: 211
• MDL number: MFCD00009500
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902016
• Flavis number: 9.021
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• vapor density: 4.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 680 °F; 714 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.402 (lit.)
• bp: 142-149 °C (lit.)
• mp: −100 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: banana; ethereal; fruity
• SMILES string: CCCCCOC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: PGMYKACGEOXYJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Amyl acetate is an aliphatic ester that occurs naturally in banana fruit. It may be one of the odor volatiles produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium species.

Application

Amyl acetate is a fruity odor compound that can be used as an attractant (component) in nanoemulsion formulation used to trap fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster).

Banana essence. Used as test odorant in studies of olfactory function and in studies of the psychosocial effects of odor.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 105.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 41 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves