Amyl Butyrate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 540-18-1
A sweet fruity note with a banana and pineapple character and a soft cherry facet. Tropical and natural, it adds a juicy fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Banana |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 540-18-1 |
| INCI Name | Amyl butyrate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl butanoate |
| InChIKey | CFNJLPHOBMVMNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
amyl butanoate, N-amyl butyrate, N-amyl butyrate fcc, amyl butyrate normal, amyl-butyrate (n-amyl-butyrate) FCC, butanoic acid pentyl ester, butyric acid pentyl ester, butyric acid, pentyl ester, pentyl butanoate, N-pentyl butanoate, pentyl butyrate, N-pentyl butyrate, N-pentyl N-butyrate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 185.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -73.20 °C |
| Flash Point | 67.78 °C |
| Density | 0.86300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.569000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 3.320 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 60 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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