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W206016

Sigma-Aldrich

Isoamyl butyrate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3-methyl butanoate, 3-methylbutyl butanoate, 3-methylbutyl butyrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.24
FEMA Number:
2060
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
282
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.055
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

5.45 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.411 (lit.)

bp

184-185 °C (lit.)

density

0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; banana; melon; fruity; ethereal; sweet; tropical

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)OCCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C9H18O2/c1-4-5-9(10)11-7-6-8(2)3/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

PQLMXFQTAMDXIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural occurrence: Melon, papaya, hop oil, grape brandy, bourbon whiskey, honey, jack fruit.

Application


  • Olfactory behavioral responses of two Drosophila species and their pupal parasitoid to volatiles from bananas.: Research indicates isoamyl butyrate′s role in the olfactory response of fruit flies and parasitoids, providing insights into pest management strategies (Bi et al., 2023).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 2.0%
Taste at 5 ppm

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

138.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

59 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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