Amyl Isobutyrate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2445-72-9
A fruity note with an apple and banana character and a soft apricot facet. Buttery and natural, it adds a juicy fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Banana |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2445-72-9 |
| INCI Name | Amyl isobutyrate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl 2-methylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | UYGGIIOLYXRSQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
N-amyl isobutyrate, iso butyric acid pentyl ester, iso butyric acid, pentyl ester, 2-methyl propanoic acid pentyl ester, 2-methylpropanoic acid pentyl ester, pentyl 2-methyl propanoate, pentyl 2-methylpropanoate, pentyl isobutyrate, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, pentyl ester, propionic acid, 2-methyl-, pentyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 176.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 59.44 °C |
| Density | 0.85300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.090000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.177 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 117.8 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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