Description

Amyl Isobutyrate is a versatile ester compound valued for its fruity, apple-like aroma and high volatility. This characteristic makes it a powerful and efficient flavor and fragrance ingredient, essential for creating authentic and impactful sensory profiles. It is a key component for manufacturers in the flavor, fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance product appeal with natural-smelling notes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary building block for creating and enhancing fruity, apple, banana, and berry notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity essences to candies, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lotions, soaps, and shampoos to provide a pleasant, fruity scent and mask base odors.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a high-boiling solvent and intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis.
• Household Products: Used in detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to deliver a fresh, clean fragrance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amyl Isobutyrate
CAS No.	2445-72-9
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyric Acid Pentyl Ester; Pentyl Isobutyrate; 1-Pentanol, Isobutyrate; Amyl 2-Methylpropanoate; Appleate; FEMA 3505; Isoamyl Isobutyrate (common trade/mixture name); 3-Methylbutyl Isobutyrate
EINECS	219-495-7

Quality Control

Our Amyl Isobutyrate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS and FCC where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties is provided with each batch to guarantee consistency and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.865
Odor	Characteristic fruity, apple-like
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.