Isoamyl Valerate

Name:
Isoamyl Valerate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	“apple essence,” “apple oil,” isoamyl isovalerate, amyl valerianate, amyl valerate
M Formula:	C4H9CO2C5H11
Properties:
Clear liquid; odor of apples when diluted with alcohol. D 0.8812, bp 203.7C. Soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By adding sulfuric acid to a mixture of amyl alcohol and valeric acid. Subsequent recovery by distillation.
Grade:
Technical, FCC (as isoamyl isovalerate).
Use:
Fruit essences, flavoring agent.