Isoamyl Acetate
CAS Number: 123-92-2
Isoamyl Acetate (CAS 123-92-2), commonly known as banana oil, is a naturally occurring ester with an intensely sweet, fruity banana-like aroma. It is one of the most widely used fruit flavor chemicals in the food and beverage industry and serves as the characteristic aroma compound of ripe bananas and some pear varieties.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.400–1.402 |
Applications
- Banana and pear flavor in confectionery, desserts, and beverages
- Artificial fruit flavor compound in candy, chewing gum, and ice cream
- Fragrance ingredient in personal care and cosmetic products
- Industrial solvent for lacquers, paints, and nail polish formulations
- Laboratory standard reference compound for banana flavor calibration
Key Features
- Intensely sweet banana-fruity aroma effective at very low concentration levels
- FEMA GRAS and globally approved for food flavoring applications
- High purity ≥99% with low residual acidity for clean flavor performance
- Dual use as flavor material and industrial-grade solvent for broad market access