Amyl butyrate

From Tobacco Products

Contents 1 Amyl butyrate 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Chemical class 1.4 Industry claims found in 1.5 Industry claims used in 1.6 Possible physical or functional effects 1.7 Properties 1.8 Toxicology

Amyl butyrate

CAS number

540-18-1

Synonyms

Pentyl butyrate; n-Amyl butyrate; Butanoic acid

Chemical class

Esters

Industry claims found in

bananas, beer, apple juice, apricots, strawberry, wine

Industry claims used in

syrup, candy, chewing gum, beverages, frozen dairy desserts, gelatin, baked goods

Possible physical or functional effects

Flavoring agents and adjuvants

Properties

industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

LD50 (oral, rat) 12,210 mg/kg