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pentyl acetate [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, derived from the esterification of amyl alcohol (often fusel oil) with acetic acid and a small amount of sulfuric acid as catalyst, used as a solvent for lacquers and paints, warning odor, flavoring agent, solvent for phosphors in fluorescent lamps, in the extraction of penicillin, photographic film, leather polishes, nail polish, printing, and finishing fabrics.

OBS

pentyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: CH3COOC5H11 or CH3-COO-C5H11

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Ester amylique de l'acide acétique obtenu par voie de synthèse [qui] possède des propriétés anesthésiques et caustiques, mais également une odeur de banane qui le fait utiliser comme arôme dans certaines industries (liqueurs, confiseries, fromages fondus).

OBS

acétate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : CH3COOC5H11 ou CH3-COO-C5H11

Key term(s)
  • acétate d'isoamyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Ester del ácido acético con uno de los distintos isómeros del alcohol amílico. Líquido incoloro, de olor a plátano.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : CH3COOC5H11 o CH3-COO-C5H11

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Record 2 1993-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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