T-PENTYL ACETATE Property

Melting point:

-74.65°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

123.5°C

Density 

0.8845 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.3995

Flash point:

24℃ (tag closed test)

Specific Gravity

0.873 (20/4℃)

LogP

2.059 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

tert-Amyl acetate (625-16-1)

Safety

RIDADR 

1104

OEB

A

OEL

TWA: 100.0 ppm; 525.0 mg/m3

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

T-PENTYL ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Aroma

Fresh-minty, fruity odor, not quite as sweet as the common iso-Amyl acetate.
Occurs in acetylated Fusel oil and is therefore a frequently appearing impurity in Amyl acetate made from Fuse] oil directly. Occasionally used in masking odors for industrial purposes. Finds little or no use in perfumes, and is not mentioned specifically as a flavor chemical.

Production Methods

Producted from Dimethyl ethyl carbinol by esterification with acetic acid under azeotropic conditions, or with Acetic anhydride.

General Description

Colorless to yellow watery liquid with a weak odor of bananas. Floats on water. Produces irritating vapor.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable.

Reactivity Profile

T-PENTYL ACETATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Health Hazard

INHALATION AND INGESTION: Irritates the mucous membrane, depresses the central nervous system and is narcotic. Damage to kidney, liver, and lung can occur. Ingestion may irritate gastro-intestinal tract. EYES: Irritation. SKIN: Irritation.