Description
Amyl butyrate, 1KG
≥98%, FG
Synonym(s):
Pentyl butanoate, Pentylbutyrate
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H18O2
CAS Number:
540-18-1
Molecular Weight:
158.24
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400,
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
Agency/Method
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.)
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
Featured Industry
Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
banana; cherry; fruity; pineapple; sweet
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
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.