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Catalog number B21618.AP
also known as B21618-AP
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Isopentyl acetate, 99%, cont. ca 10% other isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberB21618.AP
Price (USD)/ Each
80.65
Online exclusive
88.90 Save 8.25 (9%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS123-92-2
IUPAC Name3-methylbutyl acetate
Molecular FormulaC7H14O2
InChI KeyMLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)CCOC(C)=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (GC)>98.5% (sum of isomers)
Refractive Index1.3990 - 1.4035 @20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear, colourless
Formliquid
It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. Mainly used in flavors and because of its intensive fruity taste especially for fruit flavors such as banana, strawberry, pear, apple and cherry flavors. Traces are used in certain sweet spicy types such as vanilla flavors. Occasionally used in perfumery when a fresh-fruity note is demanded. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent. Isopentyl acetate is a widely employed ester.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. Mainly used in flavors and because of its intensive fruity taste especially for fruit flavors such as banana, strawberry, pear, apple and cherry flavors. Traces are used in certain sweet spicy types such as vanilla flavors. Occasionally used in perfumery when a fresh-fruity note is demanded. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent. Isopentyl acetate is a widely employed ester.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, fixed oils, kerosene and paraffin oil. Insoluble in water, glycerin and propylene glycol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. Mainly used in flavors and because of its intensive fruity taste especially for fruit flavors such as banana, strawberry, pear, apple and cherry flavors. Traces are used in certain sweet spicy types such as vanilla flavors. Occasionally used in perfumery when a fresh-fruity note is demanded. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent. Isopentyl acetate is a widely employed ester.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, fixed oils, kerosene and paraffin oil. Insoluble in water, glycerin and propylene glycol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Toyohisa INOUE, et al. Characterization and Isolation of Mutants Producing Increased Amounts of Isoamyl Acetate Derived from Hygromycin B-Resistant Sake Yeast.Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry.,201276(1), 60-66.
- Arikawa Y, et al. Isolation of sake yeast mutants producing a high level of ethyl caproate and/or isoamyl acetate.J Biosci Bioeng.,200090(6), 675-7.