5115. Isoamyl Butyrate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 106-27-4

Butanoic acid 3-methylbutyl ester.

C₉H₁₈O₂; mol wt 158.24.

C 68.31%, H 11.47%, O 20.22%.

Colorless liq; aromatic pear-like odor. d₁₅¹⁹ 0.866. bp 179°. Slightly sol in water; miscible with alcohol, ether.

Manuf artficial rum and fruit essences.