Isoamyl acetate

A colorless, volatile ester with a strong banana-like aroma, commonly used as a flavor and fragrance building block and as an industrial solvent. Isoamyl acetate (CAS 123-92-2) combines a pronounced fruity scent profile with solvent properties that make it useful across personal-care formulations, air fresheners, polishes and coatings, and certain industrial processes.

Key features and benefits

• Pronounced, pleasant banana/pear aroma — widely used in perfumes, flavorings (aroma compounds), shampoos, soaps, lotions and deodorants.
• Effective solvent for dyes, lacquers, oil paints and resins — used in coatings, varnishes and polishes (shoe, leather, furniture, nail).
• Low acute toxicity relative to many solvents (reported oral LD50 ~17 g/kg in rats) while remaining an effective performance ingredient.
• Used in niche agricultural/beekeeping applications as an attractant for honeybees.

Typical specifications

• CAS: 123-92-2
• Molecular formula: C7H14O2
• Molecular weight: 130.19 g/mol
• Density: 0.81–0.91 g/mL
• Boiling point: 138–146 °C
• Flash point: 22–28 °C (highly flammable)

Applications (B2B)

• Fragrance and flavor houses: intermediate for fruity notes and aroma blends.
• Personal-care manufacturers: ingredient in shampoos, soaps, lotions and deodorants for scenting.
• Coatings and plastics: solvent for resins, lacquers and oil-based paints.
• Polishing products: component in shoe, leather and furniture polishes.
• Specialty agriculture: attractant in beekeeping and pollination-support products.

Handling and storage

• Flammable liquid — store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
• Use appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection) and follow local regulations for flammable organic liquids and VOC emissions.
• Consult the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed hazard, transport and disposal instructions.

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