Isoamyl Alcohol is a branched-chain primary alcohol found in fusel oil, with a strong fruity odor. It is commonly used as a fragrance and flavor component, as well as a solvent in industrial and laboratory settings. It is also used in the synthesis of esters like isoamyl acetate (banana oil).
Isoamyl Alcohol is a branched-chain primary alcohol found in fusel oil, with a strong fruity odor. It is commonly used as a fragrance and flavor component, as well as a solvent in industrial and laboratory settings. It is also used in the synthesis of esters like isoamyl acetate (banana oil).
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Chemical Properties & Specifications
Used in floral, fruity, and green fragrance accords.
Component of fruity, rum-like flavor profiles (FEMA 2058, GRAS listed)
Carrier solvent in resin production and coatings.
Intermediate for isoamyl acetate and other esters.
Isoamyl is branched (3-methyl-1-butanol); N-Amyl is linear (1-pentanol). Different odor and solvency.
Yes, naturally found in fruits and fusel oil; both natural and synthetic grades are available.
Yes, it is FEMA GRAS approved and used in trace amounts for flavor creation.
98–99.5% depending on grade and supplier.
Isoamyl acetate (banana oil), but also other fruity esters used in candy and perfume.
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