Description

Isoamyl Butyrate CAS NO 106-27-4 is a clear, colorless liquid ester with a characteristic fruity, banana-like aroma. It serves as a high-purity flavor and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart authentic, natural fruit notes. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and perfumery industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply for their formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing banana, pear, apricot, and other fruit flavor profiles for candies, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Used as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents, lotions, and fine perfumes to provide sweet, fruity top notes.
• Food Processing: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent in processed foods where a consistent and potent banana flavor is required.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a solvent or intermediate in certain organic synthesis processes and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Aroma Chemicals: A building block for creating more complex aroma molecules and flavor blends in professional flavor houses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoamyl Butyrate
CAS No.	106-27-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl butanoate; 3-Methylbutyl butyrate; Butanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester; Isopentyl butyrate; Banana oil (component); Pear oil; Amyl butyrate (mixed isomers); Butyric acid, isoamyl ester
EINECS	203-380-6

Quality Control

Our Isoamyl Butyrate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and FEMA GRAS specifications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request to guarantee traceability and consistency for your production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, banana-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.409 - 1.413
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.865
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.