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Isoamyl acetate

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Isopentyl acetate, Acetic acid 3-methylbutyl ester, Isoamyl acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COOCH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2055
Beilstein:
1744750
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
214
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.024
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

5 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥95%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

680 °F

expl. lim.

7.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.4 (lit.)

bp

142 °C/756 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−78 °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

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

banana; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CC(C)CCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-6(2)4-5-9-7(3)8/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

MLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isoamyl acetate has been identified as one of the main volatile aroma constituents in banana fruit and jackfruit. It is also formed during the fermentation of wine.

Application


  • Gradually supply of isoamyl alcohol increases the isoamyl acetate production in solid-state fermentation.: This study explores the enhancement of isoamyl acetate production through the gradual supply of isoamyl alcohol during solid-state fermentation, highlighting its potential in biotechnological applications (Sainz-Mellado et al., 2023).

  • Characterization of the flavor and nutritional value of coconut water vinegar based on metabolomics.: This research uses metabolomics to characterize the flavor and nutritional value of coconut water vinegar, identifying isoamyl acetate as a key flavor compound, emphasizing its significance in food chemistry (Xu et al., 2022).

  • Green Synthesis of the Flavor Esters with a Marine Candida parapsilosis Esterase Expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.: The study investigates the green synthesis of flavor esters, including isoamyl acetate, using a marine-derived esterase expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, demonstrating an eco-friendly approach to ester production (Xue et al., 2020).

  • Untargeted and targeted metabolomics strategy for the classification of strong aroma-type baijiu (liquor) according to geographical origin using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry.: This paper employs advanced metabolomics techniques to classify baijiu based on geographical origin, identifying isoamyl acetate as a significant marker for flavor profiling (Song et al., 2020).

  • The fungal aroma gene ATF1 promotes dispersal of yeast cells through insect vectors.: The research identifies the role of the ATF1 gene in the production of isoamyl acetate, which aids in the dispersal of yeast cells by attracting insect vectors, providing insights into microbial ecology and aroma compound production (Christiaens et al., 2014).

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

91.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

33 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Isoamyl acetate?a key fermentation volatile of wines of Vitis vinifera cv Pinotage.
Van Wyk CJ, et al.
American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 30(3), 167-173 (1979)
Influence of wine fermentation temperature on the synthesis of yeast-derived volatile aroma compounds.
Molina AM, et al.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 77(3), 675-687 (2007)
Analysis of volatile compounds in five jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) cultivars using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOFMS).
Ong BT, et al
J. Food Compos. Anal., 21(5), 416-422 (2008)
L-leucine as a precursor of isoamyl alcohol and isoamyl acetate, volatile aroma constituents of banana fruit discs
Myers MJ, et al.
Phytochemistry, 9(8), 1693-1700 (1970)
Jordan M Ross et al.
Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 13, 164-164 (2019-08-06)
The olfactory bulb (OB) receives significant cholinergic innervation and widely expresses cholinergic receptors. While acetylcholine (ACh) is essential for olfactory learning, the exact mechanisms by which ACh modulates olfactory learning and whether it is specifically required in the OB remains

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