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Isopentyl acetate, 99%, cont. ca 10% other isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B21618AE
Description
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.
ApplicationsIt 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.
Specifications
Isopentyl acetate | |
-78°C | |
142°C | |
Fruit-like | |
C7H14O2 | |
MFCD00008946 | |
UN1104 | |
isoamyl acetate, isopentyl acetate, isopentyl ethanoate, banana oil, pear oil, 3-methylbutyl ethanoate, isoamyl ethanoate, iso-amyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butyl acetate, i-amyl acetate | |
MLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3-methylbutyl acetate | |
31276 | |
130.19 |
123-92-2 | |
0.876 | |
25°C (77°F) | |
cont. ≈10% other isomers | |
1.4 | |
100 mL | |
14,5111 | |
Soluble in alcohol,fixed oils,kerosene and paraffin oil. Insoluble in water,glycerin and propylene glycol. | |
CC(C)CCOC(C)=O | |
130.19 | |
CHEBI:31725 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
123-92-2 | |
130.19 | |
MLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
31276 | |
3-methylbutyl acetate |
C7H14O2 | |
MFCD00008946 | |
isoamyl acetate, isopentyl acetate, isopentyl ethanoate, banana oil, pear oil, 3-methylbutyl ethanoate, isoamyl ethanoate, iso-amyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butyl acetate, i-amyl acetate | |
CHEBI:31725 | |
CC(C)CCOC(C)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour.
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
H226
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMYL ACETATES
EINECSNumber : 204-662-3
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only