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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C7H14O2
Molecular Weight 130.1849
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of ISOAMYL ACETATE

SMILES

CC(C)CCOC(C)=O

InChI

InChIKey=MLFHJEHSLIIPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-6(2)4-5-9-7(3)8/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

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Description

ISOAMYL ACETATE is an organic compound that is the ester formed from isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is present in many fruit aromas, especially banana, and is used in banana flavoring. It is a clear colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents.

Approval Year

PubMed