W205915

Amyl butyrate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Pentyl butanoate, Pentylbutyrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₁₈O₂
• CAS Number: 540-18-1
• Molecular Weight: 158.24
• FEMA Number: 2059
• EC Number: 208-739-2
• Council of Europe no.: 270
• MDL number: MFCD00048850
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900827
• Flavis number: 9.044
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.41 (lit.)
• bp: 184-188 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.863 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: banana; cherry; fruity; pineapple; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCOC(=O)CCC
• InChI: 1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-5-6-8-11-9(10)7-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: CFNJLPHOBMVMNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Amyl butyrate is an odor-active volatile organic compound that has been identified as one of the main flavor constituents in banana fruit, apricot and apples. It is used as food flavoring agent in chewing gums, candies and baked goods.

Application

• RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, amyl butyrate, CAS Registry Number 540-18-1.: This comprehensive review by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials evaluates the safety of amyl butyrate, extensively used in flavor and fragrance industries, ensuring compliance with global health and safety standards (Api AM et al., 2020).


• Olfactory Receptors Modulate Physiological Processes in Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells.: Amyl butyrate, along with other odorants, has been studied for its effect on olfactory receptors in human airway smooth muscle cells, providing insights into non-traditional therapeutic pathways for respiratory diseases (Kalbe B et al., 2016).


• Ultrasensitive flexible graphene based field-effect transistor (FET)-type bioelectronic nose.: Explores the high sensitivity of graphene-based sensors to volatile compounds like amyl butyrate for detecting odors, which could revolutionize diagnostic approaches and environmental monitoring (Park SJ et al., 2012).


• Polypyrrole nanotubes conjugated with human olfactory receptors: high-performance transducers for FET-type bioelectronic noses.: Discusses the use of amyl butyrate in enhancing the functionality of bioelectronic devices, contributing to the development of advanced sensors for various applications including health and safety monitoring (Yoon H et al., 2009).

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 152.6 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 67 °C - closed cup