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Amyl acetate

| Acetic acid n-amyl ester | Acetic acid pentyl ester | n-Amyl acetate | Amyl ethanoate | Pear oil | Pentyl ethanoate | Amyl acetic ester | Amyl acetic ether | 1-Pentanol acetate | NFPA-H = 1 | NFPA-F = 3 | NFPA-R = 0 | NFPA-S = 6500mg/kg, oral (rat) | access-date = 16 February 2015

Amyl acetate (pentyl acetate) is an organic compound and an ester with the chemical formula CH3COO[CH2]4CH3 and the molecular weight 130.19g/mol. It is colorless and has a scent similar to bananas

Uses

Amyl acetate is a solvent for paints, lacquers, and liquid bandages; and a flavorant. It also fuels the Hefner lamp and fermentative productions of penicillin.

References

References

  1. {{PGCH. 0031
  2. "CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Amyl acetate".
  3. "New-Skin® Liquid Bandage—Inactive Ingredients".
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