Description

Amyl Butyrate is a versatile ester compound valued for its characteristic fruity aroma. It serves as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, offering a sweet, apple-like note that is highly sought after in various formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance the sensory profile of their products. Its high volatility makes it particularly effective in applications requiring a rapid and pronounced top note.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulations: Used as a primary or modifying agent to impart sweet, fruity, and apple-like notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent in candies, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products to replicate natural fruit flavors.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lotions, soaps, and shampoos to provide a pleasant, fruity fragrance.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a solvent or intermediate in the synthesis of other fine chemicals and specialty esters.
• Household Products: Used in detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to provide a fresh, appealing scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amyl Butyrate
CAS No.	540-18-1
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentyl butyrate; n-Amyl butyrate; Butanoic acid, pentyl ester; Amyl butanoate; 1-Pentyl butyrate; FEMA 2059; n-Pentyl butyrate; Butyric acid, amyl ester
EINECS	208-739-2

Quality Control

Our Amyl Butyrate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. We can supply material compliant with relevant standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and FEMA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for flavor applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided with each shipment.

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 product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, apple-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.865 - 0.870
Acidity (as Butyric Acid)	≤ 0.1%

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