Isoamyl acetate

At a glance

Known as 'banana oil,' this classic ester gives an unmistakable ripe banana character and is one of the most recognizable fruity materials in existence.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
123-92-2
Profile
fruity, sweet, banana-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01