CAS 123-92-2 Isopentyl Acetate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Isopentyl Acetate

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Catalog Number

ACM123922

CAS Number

123-92-2

Product Name

Isopentyl Acetate

Structure

Category

Solvents

Boiling Point

142 ℃

Melting Point

-78.5 ℃

Flash Point

25 ℃ (C.C.)

Density

0.872 g/cm³(20℃)

Solubility

Organic solvents: Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, ketone, etc.
Water: 0.2 % (20℃)

Application

Isopentyl Acetate, with its distinctly fruity and powerful aroma, is primarily used to replicate the banana scent, making it a vital ingredient in banana flavor production. Beyond its role in flavoring, this colorless to slightly yellow liquid serves multiple purposes due to its versatile properties. It's utilized as a solvent for tannins, nitrocellulose, and celluloid, among other substances, which makes it valuable in the production of lacquers, artificial silk, and photographic films. Additionally, Isopentyl Acetate is employed in personal care products for its ability to mask unpleasant odors, and it can also be found in shoe polish and waterproof varnishes for its perfuming qualities. It even has applications in enhancing the texture of bath sponges and plays a part in the dyeing and finishing of textiles. The substance is carefully prepared through the esterification of acetic acid with isoamyl alcohol for these various industrial and commercial uses.

AutoIgnition Temperature

379.4 ℃

Chemical Formula

CH3COOCH2CH2C
H(CH3)2

Chemical Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Color

Colorless

Concentration

min. 99.0%

Decomposition Temperature

700 ℃