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SECONDARY-N-AMYL ACETATE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
fruitytropicalcolognegourmand-fruity
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Top
Descriptors
fruity

A sharp, ethereal fruity-solvent note reminiscent of banana skin and pear drops, with a slightly green, fermenting apple facet. Very diffusive and flashy in the top, quickly dissipating to leave a light sweet-fruity trail.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
2 / 10
Volatility
9 / 10
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chemicals · No. 920

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 61.

tenacity · moderatepower · diffusive
fruitybananapear
MW
102.14
BP
134°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
0.92
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Appearance

Colorless mobile liquid.

Solubility

Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and perfume or flavor materials.

Odor

Powerful and diffusive, fruity, banana-like odor, also resembling overripe pears.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity, but not powerful taste.

Uses in perfumery

Suggested for use in fruit flavors, particularly in Tutti-Frutti and similar combination type flavors for chewing gum, soft candy, etc.

Production

Produced directly from 2-Pentanol and acetic anhydride or acetic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Identity
Aliases · 2
2-Pentanyl acetatealpha-Methyl butyl acetate
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).