Amyl Acetate (3-methylbutyl acetate)
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Description
Amyl Acetate is a sharp, fast-moving fruity material led by banana, green pear drop and a clear volatile edge. It is the brisker and more banana-forward choice beside Isoamyl Acetate, with less rounded sweetness and a quicker sense of departure.
Perfumers use it to give banana, pear, tropical-fruit and playful gourmand accords immediate top-note definition. It works as a quick accent rather than a source of body or persistence, helping the fruit idea register clearly at the opening.
Use it in small steps. Too much can make the formula coarse, solvent-heavy or bluntly candied. Evaluate it in the finished accord after the most volatile impression has settled.
Details
Amyl Acetate (3-methylbutyl acetate)
CAS: 123-92-2
Odour: Powerful, sweet and fruity
Amyl Acetate (3-methylbutyl acetate) is an organic compound that is the ester formed from isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is a clear colourless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents.
Uses: Amyl Acetate (3-methylbutyl acetate) is present in many fruit aromas and has a strong odour (similar to Juicy Fruit or a pear drop) which is also described as similar to both banana and pear. It is used as a masking agent, perfuming agent, and solvent in cosmetics industry. The major application is the use in nail polish removers and nail polish as a solvent.
For external use only
Keep away from children and eyes
