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W206016

Isoamyl butyrate

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3-methyl butanoate, 3-methylbutyl butanoate, 3-methylbutyl butyrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
106-27-4
Molecular Weight:
158.24
FEMA Number:
2060
Council of Europe no.:
282
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900829
Flavis number:
9.055
EC Number:
203-380-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00044888
Organoleptic:
apple; banana; melon; fruity; ethereal; sweet; tropical
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

5.45 (vs air)

assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.411 (lit.)

bp

184-185 °C (lit.)

density

0.862 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

greener alternative category

DfS-Developed

organoleptic

apple; banana; melon; fruity; ethereal; sweet; tropical

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)OCCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C9H18O2/c1-4-5-9(10)11-7-6-8(2)3/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

PQLMXFQTAMDXIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".
Natural occurrence: Melon, papaya, hop oil, grape brandy, bourbon whiskey, honey, jack fruit.

Application


  • Olfactory behavioral responses of two Drosophila species and their pupal parasitoid to volatiles from bananas.: Research indicates isoamyl butyrate′s role in the olfactory response of fruit flies and parasitoids, providing insights into pest management strategies (Bi et al., 2023).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 2.0%
Taste at 5 ppm

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pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H226,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

138.2 °F

flash_point_c

59 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT1906
SHBQ4756
SHBP6741
SHBN8084
SHBN0788

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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 50-50 (1999)

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W206016-1KG-K04061837875960
W206016-4KG-K04061837875984
W206016-20KG-K04061837875977
W206016-SAMPLE-K04061837875991