Isoamyl acetate
Naturelle - Synthétique
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Other names :
Methylbutyl acetate ; Isopentyl acetate ; Acetic acid isoamyl ester ; Acetic acid isopentyl ester ; 3-methylbutyl acetate ; Isopentyl ethanoate
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Isoamyl acetate is used in banana notes. Enhances the head of a perfume, and gives a fruity-banana or pear nuance, especially in jasmine notes. However, it can make an accord become very artificial in the case of an overdose.
Natural availability :
Isoamyl acetate can be extracted from Roman Chamomile EO, although it is present in very small quantities.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
For a jasmine facet, Isoamyl acetate is comparable to Benzyl Propionate.
Price Range :
€
Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C7H14O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 130,19 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,876
- Flash Point :
- 25°C
- Fusion Point :
- -78°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 2,7
- Boiling Point :
- 142°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Entre 2 à 43 ppb (0,0000043% !) selon les personnes
Synthesis route :
Isoamyl acetate is synthesized by an esterification reaction between acetic acid or acetic anhydride and Isoamyl alcohol, in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Synthesis precursor :
Isoamyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Isoamyl acetate does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
- EINECS number :
- 204-662-3
- FEMA number :
- 2055
- JECFA number :
- 43
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.024
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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