ISOAMYL ACETATE
Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997) , published in FNP 52 Add 5 (1997) superseding specifications prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in
FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) . Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI of 0-3 mg/kg bw was established at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS Amyl acetate, isoamyl ethanoate
DEFINITION A mixture of acetic acid esters of pentanols
Chemical name 3-Methylbutyl ethanoate (principal component)
C.A.S. number 123-92-2
Chemical formula C7H14O2
Molecular weight 130.19
Assay Not less than 95.0% C7H14O2
DESCRIPTION Colourless, clear liquid, having a characteristic fruit-like odour
FUNCTIONAL USES
Carrier solvent, flavouring agent (see “flavouring agents” monograph JECFA no. 43))
