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W206016

Isoamyl butyrate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.24
FEMA Number:
2060
Council of Europe no.:
282
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.055
EC Number:
203-380-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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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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

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%

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

organoleptic

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

Quality Level

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General description

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

pictograms

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Warning

hcodes

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

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