Acetates & Esters, High-Purity Solvents

Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Acetate)

Name: Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Acetate) - Vortex
SKU: 628-63-7

Amyl Acetate (Pentyl Acetate) CAS No. 628-63-7

This pure grade of Pentyl Acetate (Amyl Acetate), with a minimum 99% purity and CAS No. 628-63-7, serves as an essential organic solvent. It is widely applied in industries such as coatings, flavors & fragrances, and chemical synthesis. Characterized by its clear, colorless liquid appearance and a distinct fruity, banana-like odor, it offers excellent solvency. Key specifications include a specific gravity between 0.870-0.876, a refractive index of 1.400-1.403 at 20°C, and a flash point of 33°C, ensuring reliable performance.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Possesses a distinct banana or pear-like fruity aroma.
Guaranteed high purity, consistently at 99% minimum.
Acts as a powerful solvent for a broad range of resins and lacquers.
Widely used across industries including coatings, textiles, and plastics.
A key ingredient for food flavoring, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Features very low acidity and minimal moisture content.
Readily miscible with most common organic solvents.
Serves as an important intermediate in various chemical syntheses.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Characteristic fruity
Assay (GC): 99.0% min.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.870 – 0.880
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.400 – 1.405
Acid Value: 0.5 mg KOH/g max.
Water Content: 0.1% max.
Boiling Range: 130-150°C
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 25°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether.

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as a high-performance solvent in lacquers, paints, and varnishes, effectively dissolving resins and cellulose derivatives for optimal application and finish.
Crucial in the aviation industry for preparing cellulose nitrate dope, which is used to strengthen and seal aircraft fabrics.
An essential solvent for cellulose nitrate in the manufacturing processes of artificial leather and photographic films.
Valued in the fragrance and food industries for its distinctive banana-like aroma, utilized in perfumes, artificial fruit essences, and as a flavoring agent.
Included in certain pharmaceutical preparations and functions as an active solvent in various cleaning formulations.
Employed across diverse industrial applications for its broad solvency power, dissolving fats, resins, and other organic compounds.