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FORMIATE PENTYLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
HCOOC5H11
formula, see observation
CONT

Amyl formate [is a] synthetic flavoring agent [used] in strawberry, apple, apricot, banana, cherry, peach, plum, nut and walnut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum. Occurs naturally in apples.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: HCOOC5H11

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HCOOC5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur fruitée de cerise et de prune, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, peu soluble dans l'eau, utilisé en confiserie, parfumerie, dans la préparation d'enduits pour toiles d'avions et d'insecticides.

OBS

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

OBS

formule chimique : HCOOC5H11

Key term(s)
  • formiate d'isoamyle

Spanish

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