Isoamyl Acetate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Isopentyl Acetate
- 3-Methylbutyl Acetate
- Acetic Acid Isoamyl Ester
- Pear Oil
Isoamyl acetate supplier in Malaysia for flavour houses, fragrance compounders and lacquer, ink and polish formulators. This page covers isoamyl acetate, also called isopentyl acetate, 3-methylbutyl acetate or pear oil, the clear ester with a strong banana note.
Supply is a single liquid and the grade axis is specification, not form. Technical grade serves solvent duty, while food or flavour grade is bought against a food-additive specification such as FCC. Minimum assay is the figure to state in an enquiry.
Two commercial uses account for most demand. Flavour and fragrance work uses isoamyl acetate for banana and pear notes in beverages, confectionery and perfume compounds. Industrial buyers use it as a slower ester solvent for cellulose nitrate lacquers, coatings, printing inks, adhesives and shoe polish.
Send the required grade, minimum assay, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 123-92-2
- Formula
- C7H14O2
- Grade
- technical, food, high-purity
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a strong banana or pear odour
Isoamyl Acetate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade isoamyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | industrial solvent specification | Solvent duty in cellulose nitrate lacquers, coatings, printing inks, adhesives and polish formulations, and general industrial use where a food specification is not required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food and flavour grade isoamyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | food-additive specification such as FCC or comparable | Banana and pear notes in flavour compounding, beverage and confectionery flavours, and fragrance formulation where a food-additive specification is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity isoamyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification | Analytical, laboratory and test work, including respirator fit-test solutions, where tighter impurity limits are specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy isoamyl acetate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for isoamyl acetate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Identity | isoamyl acetate, also known as isopentyl acetate, 3-methylbutyl acetate or acetic acid isoamyl ester | — |
| Molecular formula | C7H14O2 | — |
| CAS number | 123-92-2 | — |
| Odour | strong banana or pear ester odour | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 142 °C | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol and most common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | minimum assay, water content, acidity and residue confirmed against the required grade | — |
Isoamyl Acetate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources, heat and strong oxidisers. Isoamyl acetate carries a strong odour that transfers readily, so store it away from food, flavour-sensitive materials and other aroma chemicals. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about isoamyl acetate
What is the difference between technical and food-grade isoamyl acetate?
Both are the same ester, so the difference is the specification rather than the identity. Technical grade is bought for solvent duty in lacquers, coatings, inks and polishes. Food or flavour grade is supplied against a food-additive specification such as FCC and is the grade to request for anything entering food, beverage or flavour work.
Is isoamyl acetate the same as amyl acetate?
Not exactly. Amyl acetate is used loosely in the trade and can mean the normal pentyl isomer or a mixture of pentyl acetates. This page covers the iso isomer, isopentyl acetate, CAS 123-92-2. If a specification names n-amyl acetate or a mixed amyl acetate, state that in the enquiry.
Which grade should a flavour house request?
Request the food or flavour grade with the minimum assay your formula requires, and state any documentation the specification calls for, such as kosher or halal paperwork. Documentation availability is confirmed with the quotation rather than assumed.
What does isoamyl acetate do in a lacquer or coating?
It works as a comparatively slow ester solvent for cellulose nitrate and related resins, boiling near 142 degrees Celsius, so it holds flow and gloss later in the drying profile than short-chain esters. Confirm resin compatibility and the overall solvent balance before substituting it.
Is isoamyl acetate supplied for respirator fit testing?
It is the ester commonly used as a fit-test agent because the banana odour has a low detection threshold. State the intended use, required purity and quantity so a suitable grade and pack size can be quoted.
What details are needed for an isoamyl acetate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, minimum assay, application, quantity and delivery location, plus any documentation the specification requires. Mention the preferred pack format and required timing so the quotation addresses the complete requirement.