Isoamyl Octanoate
Isopentyl Octanoate, Isoamyl Caprylate, Isopentyl Caprylate, 3-Methylbutyl Octanoate
- CAS
- 2035-99-6
- EC
- 218-004-8
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Isoamyl Octanoate (CAS 2035-99-6) is a Food Grade ester that appears as a neat, colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity, fatty odor profile carrying cocoa, chocolate, and coconut notes for confectionery, dairy, and fragrance applications. This clear, colorless liquid serves as a critical Food Grade flavoring agent known for delivering stable organoleptic properties.
It provides essential cocoa, chocolate, and coconut notes, making it indispensable for creating complex flavor matrices in dairy and confectionery products. Its chemical stability ensures consistent performance across various industrial processing temperatures and PH levels.
Widely used in the Fragrance Industry, it enhances floral compositions with subtle green and fatty undertones to modify scent profiles. Sourced for FEMA GRAS compliance, it meets rigorous safety standards for use in consumer goods and edible applications.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C13H26O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 214.34 g/mol |
| Form | neat |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet oily fruity green soapy pineapple coconut |
| Boiling point | 267-268 °C |
| Density | 0.861 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29156000 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Isoamyl Octanoate
Applications
- Confectionery Production:Imparts rich chocolate, coconut, and fruity nuances to hard candies, chocolates, and fillings.
- Dairy Formulation: Used in ice creams, yogurts, and milk-based drinks to enhance creamy and fruity flavor profiles.
- Fragrance Compounding: Acts as a modifier in perfumes and soaps, providing green, fatty, and fermented notes to floral scents.
- Alcoholic Beverages: Utilized in the formulation of liqueurs and fruit brandies to deepen the aromatic complexity.
Safety & Risks
While generally recognized as safe for consumption, concentrated forms may cause skin irritation or eye irritation upon direct contact. Personnel should utilize standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including chemical-resistant gloves and safety glasses. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, as the product is combustible at high temperatures.
Packaging
• 25 kg Drums / Jerrycans
• 200 L Steel Drums
• 1000 L IBC Totes