Amyl acetate (pentyl acetate) supplier in kolkata West Bangal - East India Chemicals
Amyl acetate (pentyl acetate) is an organic compound and an ester with the chemical formula CH3COO[CH2]4CH3 and the molecular weight 130.19 g/mol. It has a scent similar to pearsand apples. The compound is the condensation product of acetic acid and 1-pentanol. However, esters formed from other pentanol isomers (amyl alcohols), or mixtures of pentanols, are often referred to as amyl acetate.
Uses
It is used as a flavoring agent, as a paint and lacquer solvent, and in the preparation of penicillin.
It is an inactive ingredient in Liquid Bandages.
It is used as a fuel in the Hefner lamp.
Other names
Acetic acid n-amyl ester
Acetic acid pentyl ester
n-Amyl acetate
Amyl ethanoate
Pear oil
Pentyl ethanoate
Amyl acetic ester
Amyl acetic ether
1-Pentanol acetate