Description

Lactic Acid Isoamyl Ester is a versatile organic ester valued for its unique fruity, banana-like aroma and excellent solvent properties. This compound is crucial for formulators seeking to create specific flavor and fragrance profiles or to act as a high-purity reaction intermediate. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Agent: Used as a key aromatic component to impart fruity, banana, and apple notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food Flavoring: Employed as a synthetic flavoring substance in beverages, candies, baked goods, and other processed foods.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Solvent & Carrier: Acts as a solvent for resins, gums, and cellulose derivatives in specialty coatings and ink formulations.
• Plasticizer: Can be used as a co-plasticizer to improve the flexibility and processing of certain polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lactic Acid Isoamyl Ester
CAS No.	19329-89-6
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl lactate; 3-Methylbutyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid 3-methylbutyl ester; Lactic acid 3-methylbutyl ester; Amyl lactate (mixed isomers); Banana oil (component); FEMA 2619
EINECS	242-941-2

Quality Control

Our Lactic Acid Isoamyl Ester is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including FEMA and Food Grade specifications where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.960 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Acidity (as Lactic Acid)	≤ 0.1%

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