Isoamyl acetates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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

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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.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer