Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, banana and pear character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
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Isoamyl Acetate Supplier from China
Isoamyl acetate (isopentyl acetate) is the classic banana and pear flavor ester. It is used widely in fruit flavors for food and beverages, in tobacco and fragrance compositions, and as a solvent. SUNCHEM supplies isoamyl acetate with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 123-92-2 · C₇H₁₄O₂ · FEMA 2055
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Isoamyl acetate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. Its strong banana–pear odor makes it a base material for banana, pear, apple and mixed-fruit flavors in candy, beverages and bakery. It is also used in tobacco flavors, personal-care fragrances and as a solvent for lacquers and resins.
Commercial isoamyl acetate can contain related amyl acetate isomers; the TDS states the isomer content, which matters for flavor use.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Isoamyl Acetate |
| Synonyms | Isopentyl acetate; 3-methylbutyl acetate |
| CAS No. | 123-92-2 |
| EC No. | 204-662-3 |
| FEMA No. | 2055 |
| Molecular formula | C₇H₁₄O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 130.18 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, banana and pear |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where isoamyl Acetate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Banana, pear & fruit flavors
The base note of banana and pear flavors, also used in apple and mixed-fruit flavors for candy, beverages and bakery.
Check before trial
- Flavor profile and dosage
- Food-grade documents
- Annual volume
Fragrance and tobacco
Used in tobacco flavors and in personal-care and household fragrances.
Check before trial
- End use
- Odor standard
- Packaging size
Solvent use
A solvent for lacquers, nitrocellulose and resins where a fruity odor is acceptable.
Check before trial
- Technical-grade specification
- Water content
- Bulk packaging
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Isoamyl Acetate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
Transport
Flammable liquid (UN 1104, Class 3, PG III).
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
Related products
Ethyl Hexanoate
Pineapple–banana fruity ester; a key note in baijiu and liquor flavors.
View product →Isoamyl Acetate FAQ
What is isoamyl Acetate used for?
It is the base of banana and pear flavors, and is used in other fruit flavors, tobacco flavors, fragrances and as a lacquer solvent.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is isoamyl Acetate dangerous goods?
Yes. Amyl acetates are flammable liquids regulated under UN 1104, Class 3, PG III.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
