Isoamyl Acetate is a widely used aroma chemical known for its distinct sweet banana-like fragrance with fruity nuances of pear, juicy candy, and tropical notes. This ester is popular in perfumery for creating bright, playful, and energetic fragrance openings, making it ideal for fruity perfumes, gourmand blends, and refreshing body mists.
In fragrance compositions, Isoamyl Acetate works primarily as a top note, delivering an immediate burst of juicy fruitiness that enhances youthful and fun scent profiles. Its lively character makes it perfect for bubblegum accords, candy-style fragrances, and tropical fruit blends, adding a sweet and vibrant dimension to perfume creations.
Olfactory Profile:
Banana · Fruity · Sweet · Pear · Juicy · Candy · Tropical
Key Features:
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Strong Banana Character: Distinct fruity ester aroma with pear and candy notes
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Vibrant Top Note: Delivers immediate burst of juicy fruitiness
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Playful & Energetic: Perfect for bubblegum, candy, and tropical scents
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Versatile Blending: Works with ethyl maltol, vanillin, jasmine, and musks
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High Purity: 98%+ purity for professional formulation
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Multi-Format Compatible: Suitable for alcohol perfumes, roll-ons, and mists
Key Properties:
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INCI Name: Isoamyl Acetate
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CAS Number: 123-92-2
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Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
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Odor Description: Banana, pear, sweet fruity, candy-like, tropical
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Purity: 98%+
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Recommended Usage: 0.01% – 2% in perfume concentrate
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Category: Fruity Ester Modifier – Top Note
Application Tips:
Use 0.1% – 1.5% to create a bright fruity opening or to enhance gourmand top notes in perfumes and body sprays. Because Isoamyl Acetate is highly diffusive, it should be used carefully to avoid overpowering delicate notes.
Isoamyl Acetate is frequently used in fruity florals, summer fragrances, and body sprays. It blends especially well with ethyl maltol, vanillin, jasmine, heliotropin, fruity esters, and white musks, helping create playful and delicious fragrance accords.
HERBOLOGY supplies Isoamyl Acetate as a high-quality fragrance ingredient suitable for perfumers, cosmetic formulators, and DIY fragrance enthusiasts who want to add a lively tropical fruit character to their scent creations.
