Isoamyl acetate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as isopentyl acetate, this organic compound is the ester formed from isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. This reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in organic solvents. It has a melting point of 78 C and a boiling point at 142 C. Isoamyl acetate is synthesized by the acid catalysed reaction, Fischer esterification of isoamyl alcohol with glacial acetic acid. CAS No.: 123-92-2 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular Formula: C7H14O2 Molecular Weight: 130.18 Assay: Minimum 98.0 % Liquid density: 0.876Isoamyl acetate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. It is extensively used in the food industry to impart banana flavour in foods. Isoamyl acetate is also employed as a solvent for some varnishes and nitrocellulose lacquers. Due to its intense, pleasant odour and its low toxicity, this compound is used to test the effectiveness of respirators or gas masks. It was extensively used in the aircraft industry for stiffening and wind-proofing fabric flying surfaces, as a solvent and carrier for materials such as nitrocellulose. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.