Amyl Butyrate CAS 540-18-1

1. Acts Amyl Butyrate CAS 540-18-1 as a key flavor additive in food and beverages, imparting a sweet pineapple-like fruity note to candies, baked goods and soft drinks.

2. Serves Amyl Butyrate as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and household cleaners, delivering a fresh, tropical scent to enhance product appeal.

3. Functions as an organic synthesis intermediate for producing specialty esters and solvents used in fine chemical manufacturing.

Store amyl butyrate in sealed amber glass containers at 10–25°C, placing them in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames. Isolate Amyl Butyrate CAS 540-18-1 from strong oxidants, acids and alkalis to prevent hydrolysis and preserve its fresh fruity aroma.

Wear nitrile gloves and safety goggles during handling; avoid vapor inhalation and skin contact. Reseal the container tightly after use and dispose of waste in compliance with local hazardous chemical regulations.

Amyl butyrate is an industrial flavor and fragrance ingredient, not for direct human or animal ingestion; pure intake can irritate the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, causing coughing, nausea and abdominal discomfort.

In regulated applications, Amyl Butyrate CAS 540-18-1 elevates the sensory profile of food and beverage products with its natural fruity aroma, enriches the scent of personal care and household items, and serves as a versatile raw material for synthesizing high-value fine chemicals.