Amyl Acetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pentyl acetate, 628-63-7, N-Amyl acetate, N-PENTYL ACETATE, Acetic acid, Pentyl ester, Birnenoel, Amyl acetic ester, 1-Pentyl acetate, N-Pentyl ethanoate
Synthetic
Solvent
Clean
N-amyl acetate appears as a mixture of isomers. A clear colorless liquid with a banana-like odor. Flash point varies from 65 °F to 95 °F. Less dense (at 7.2 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air.
Solubility 0.2 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C7H14O2
Mol. Weight
130.18
CAS #
628-63-7
Form
Liquid
State
N-amyl acetate appears as a mixture of isomers. A clear colorless liquid with a banana-like odor. Flash point varies from 65 °F to 95 °F. Less dense (at 7.2 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble i
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Provides scent
Dissolves other ingredients
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring ester found in fruits, synthesized industrially from the 19th century onward. Used in cosmetics as a fragrance component and solvent, replacing natural banana and pear extracts.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR