Description

Isoamyl Hexanoate is a clear, colorless liquid ester with a characteristic fruity, apple-like aroma. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance ingredient, offering a sweet, ripe fruit profile essential for creating complex organoleptic experiences. It is a key component for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance product appeal. Its stability and compatibility make it a reliable choice for various formulation needs.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary building block for creating and enhancing fruity notes, particularly apple, pear, and banana, in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Production: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity flavors to candies, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care items for its pleasant and stable scent.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a high-boiling point solvent or a plasticizer intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis and polymer formulations.
• Household Products: Utilized to provide a fresh, fruity aroma in cleaning agents, detergents, and fabric softeners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoamyl Hexanoate
CAS No.	2198-61-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoamyl Caproate; 3-Methylbutyl Hexanoate; Isopentyl Hexanoate; Hexanoic Acid, 3-Methylbutyl Ester; Appleate; FEMA 2075
EINECS	218-619-7

Quality Control

Our Isoamyl Hexanoate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines for food-grade materials. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.858 - 0.862
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.