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Sigma-Aldrich

Amyl acetate

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Pentyl acetate, Amyl acetate

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Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
628-63-7
Molecular Weight:
130.18
Beilstein:
1744753
EC Number:
211-047-3
Council of Europe no.:
211
MDL number:
MFCD00009500
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24902016
Flavis number:
9.021
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

680 °F
714 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.402 (lit.)

bp

142-149 °C (lit.)

mp

−100 °C (lit.)

density

0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

banana; ethereal; fruity

SMILES string

CCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

PGMYKACGEOXYJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Amyl acetate is an aliphatic ester that occurs naturally in banana fruit. It may be one of the odor volatiles produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium species.

Application

Amyl acetate is a fruity odor compound that can be used as an attractant (component) in nanoemulsion formulation used to trap fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster).
Banana essence. Used as test odorant in studies of olfactory function and in studies of the psychosocial effects of odor.

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

105.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

41 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Correlation of gas chromatographic data with flavor profiles of fresh banana fruit.
McCarthy AI, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 28(4), 379-384 (1963)
Sergei A Korneev et al.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 25(5), 1188-1192 (2005-02-04)
In a number of neuronal models of learning, signaling by the neurotransmitter nitric oxide (NO), synthesized by the enzyme neuronal NO synthase (nNOS), is essential for the formation of long-term memory (LTM). Using the molluscan model system Lymnaea, we investigate
Oshrat Tzhayik et al.
Ultrasonics sonochemistry, 19(4), 858-863 (2012-01-26)
Protein microspheres have been prepared by sonicating a mixture of pure fragrant oil (amyl acetate (AA)) with an aqueous protein (bovine serum albumin) solution. The prepared protein spheres are nano- to micrometer sized with an encapsulation efficiency of approx. 97%
Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser et al.
Psychoneuroendocrinology, 33(3), 328-339 (2008-01-08)
Despite aromatherapy's popularity, efficacy data are scant, and potential mechanisms are controversial. This randomized controlled trial examined the psychological, autonomic, endocrine, and immune consequences of one purported relaxant odor (lavender), one stimulant odor (lemon), and a no-odor control (water), before
Vidyulata Kamath et al.
Schizophrenia bulletin, 39(1), 59-67 (2011-05-28)
There is increasing evidence that schizophrenia patients have difficulties in the hedonic appraisal of odors. In a prior study, we assessed olfactory hedonic perception birhinally and found that males with schizophrenia failed to attach the appropriate hedonic valence to a
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