Synonym(s)
3-methyl butyl acetate; Acetic acid (3-methylbutyl) ester; Acetic acid isopentylester; CAS number: 23-92-2; i-Amyl acetate; i-pentylacetate; Isoamyl acetate; Isopentylacetate; β methyl butyl acetate
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Isoamyl acetate is the trivial name of the organic chemical compound of 3-methyl-1-butyl acetate, an ester of acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol(isoamyl alcohol). Isoamyl acetate is a natural, colourless liquid which is only slightly soluble in water. The pure compound has a pleasant fruity smell reminiscent of bananas.
OccurrenceThis section has been translated automatically.
Cosmetics: Isoamyl acetate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a solvent.
Isoamyl acetate occurs as a natural substance in banana plants.
In the animal kingdom, the compound is found for example in the stinging apparatus of bees where the ester is released as a pheromone after a bee sting to attract other bees.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer