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Isopentyl acetate, 99%, cont. ca 10% other isomers, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11407244
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Description

It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. Mainly used in flavors and because of its intensive fruity taste especially for fruit flavors such as banana, strawberry, pear, apple and cherry flavors. Traces are used in certain sweet spicy types such as vanilla flavors. Occasionally used in perfumery when a fresh-fruity note is demanded. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent. Isopentyl acetate is a widely employed ester.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. Mainly used in flavors and because of its intensive fruity taste especially for fruit flavors such as banana, strawberry, pear, apple and cherry flavors. Traces are used in certain sweet spicy types such as vanilla flavors. Occasionally used in perfumery when a fresh-fruity note is demanded. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent. Isopentyl acetate is a widely employed ester.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, fixed oils, kerosene and paraffin oil. Insoluble in water, glycerin and propylene glycol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-92-2
Molecular Formula C7H14O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 130.19
MDL Number MFCD00008946
InChI Key MLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym isoamyl acetate, isopentyl acetate, isopentyl ethanoate, banana oil, pear oil, 3-methylbutyl ethanoate, isoamyl ethanoate, iso-amyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butyl acetate, i-amyl acetate
PubChem CID 31276
ChEBI CHEBI:31725
IUPAC Name 3-methylbutyl acetate
SMILES CC(C)CCOC(C)=O

Specifications

Melting Point -78°C
Density 0.876
Boiling Point 142°C
Flash Point 25°C (77°F)
Odor Fruit-like
Refractive Index 1.4
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1104
Merck Index 14,5111
Solubility Information Soluble in alcohol,fixed oils,kerosene and paraffin oil. Insoluble in water,glycerin and propylene glycol.
Formula Weight 130.19
Percent Purity 99%
Assay cont. ≈10% other isomers
Chemical Name or Material Isopentyl acetate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Isopentyl acetate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isoamyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only

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