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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

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of AMYL ACETATE

SMILES

CCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

InChIKey=PGMYKACGEOXYJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3

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Molecular Formula C7H14O2
Molecular Weight 130.1849
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Amyl acetate, a banana essence, was used in preparation of penicillin in acid reaction. It’s also an inactive ingredient in Liquid Bandages, which are used to protect cuts and scrapes and to help prevent and protect blisters.

Approval Year

PubMed

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
92Q24NH7AS
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version