Amyl acetate
ALDRICH/W504009 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Pentyl acetate; Amyl acetate
CAS Number: 628-63-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O2
Molecular Weight: 130.18
EC Number: 211-047-3
MDL Number: MFCD00009500
Linear Formula: CH3COO(CH2)4CH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
autoignition temp. | 680 °F |
714 °F | |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 142-149 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7 |
InChI key | PGMYKACGEOXYJE-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −100 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | banana; ethereal; fruity |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
SMILES string | CCCCCOC(C)=O |
vapor density | 4.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 4 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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). |
Application: | Banana essence. Used as test odorant in studies of olfactory function and in studies of the psychosocial effects of odor. |
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. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 20 kg in composite drum |
Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
Packaging: | 500 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243 |
Risk Statements | 10-66 |
Safety Statements | 23-25 |
RIDADR | UN1104 - class 3 - PG 3 - Amyl acetates |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 105.8 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 41 °C |
Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH066 |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 142-149 °C (lit.) |
mp | −100 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |