ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER

CAS NO.：2308-18-1
Empirical Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight: 172.22
MDL number: MFCD00059355
EINECS: 218-991-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-06 08:41:52

What is ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER?

Description

Isoamyl acetoacetate has an ethereal, sweet, winey odor and a green-apple flavor. May be prepared by transesterification of ethyl acetylacetate with isoamyl alcohol in the presence of sodium.

Chemical properties

Colorless Iiauid. almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, flavor materials. Isoamyl acetoacetate has an ethereal, sweet, winy odor; green-apple flavor.

The Uses of ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER

ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of light green leaf-fruity odor. It should be stored in glass or tin containers. It is used in currant and berry flavors for applications in beverages, candy, and ice cream at 5–15 ppm.

Preparation

By transesterification of ethyl acetylacetate with isoamyl alcohol in the presence of sodium.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Methylbutyl 3-oxobutanoate is an oxo carboxylic acid.

Properties of ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER

Boiling point:	218°C
Density	0,97 g/cm³
refractive index	n20/D 1.429(lit.)
FEMA	3551 \| ISOAMYL ACETOACETATE
Flash point:	101°C
storage temp.	Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	10.67±0.46(Predicted)
color	Colourless
Odor	at 100.00 %. ethereal sweet wine green fermented
JECFA Number	598

Safety information for ACETOACETIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.