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amyl acetate

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Description

Amyl acetate, also known as banana oil, is a colorless liquid ester with a sweet, fruity odor reminiscent of bananas. It is a common solvent used in many industries, including the production of paints, lacquers, and varnishes. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. Amyl acetate is synthesized by reacting amyl alcohol with acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst. It can be prepared via the Fischer esterification reaction. Amyl acetate is known to have a range of effects on the body, including irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. In high concentrations, it can be toxic. While amyl acetate is used in many applications, its importance lies in its versatility as a solvent and its pleasant aroma. Research on amyl acetate focuses on its synthesis, properties, and environmental impact. Studies are also conducted to determine its potential health effects and safety protocols for its use in various industries.'

amyl acetate: sources do not specify n-isomer [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

pentyl acetate : An acetate ester of pentanol. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID12348
CHEMBL ID47769
CHEBI ID87362
SCHEMBL ID10663
MeSH IDM0047453

Synonyms (91)

Synonym
AKOS009031544
brn 1744753
amylester kyseliny octove [czech]
einecs 211-047-3
1-pentanol acetate
n-amyl acetate, normal
acetate d'amyle [french]
primary amyl acetate
un1104
nsc 7923
amylazetat [german]
holiday pet repellent
hsdb 5126
amyl acetic ester
prim-amyl acetate
n-amyl acetate, normal (natural)
amyl acetate, n-
amyl acetate (commercial)
ai3-02729
amyl acetic ether
octan amylu [polish]
dymon swh wasp & hornet spray
holiday repellent dust
epa pesticide chemical code 000169
caswell no. 049a
octan amylu
birnenoel
1-pentyl acetate
n-pentyl ethanoate
nsc7923
pent-acetate 28
1-pentanol, acetate
amyl acetate
wln: 5ov1
n-amyl acetate
n-pentyl acetate
628-63-7
pent-acetate
acetate d'amyle
acetic acid, pentyl ester
nsc-7923
pentyl acetate
acetic acid, amyl ester
amylazetat
inchi=1/c7h14o2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7(2)8/h3-6h2,1-2h
amyl acetate, >=99%, fg
pentyl acetate, puriss. p.a., >=98.5% (gc)
pentyl acetate, 99%
A0021
acetic acid amyl ester
chebi:87362 ,
acetic acid pentyl ester
CHEMBL47769
A834045
pentyl ethanoate
NCGC00248005-02
NCGC00248005-01
LMFA07010176
NCGC00254285-01
dtxcid107263
NCGC00259177-01
cas-628-63-7
dtxsid1027263 ,
tox21_201628
tox21_300360
unii-92q24nh7as
4-02-00-00152 (beilstein handbook reference)
92q24nh7as ,
amylester kyseliny octove
amyl acetates [un1104] [flammable liquid]
amyl acetates
n-amyl acetate [hsdb]
amyl acetate [inci]
amyl acetate [ii]
amyl acetate [mart.]
acetic acid n-amyl ester
STL268857
SCHEMBL10663
pentyl ester of acetic acid
acetic acid, n-pentyl ester
1-acetoxypentane
acetic acid, n-amyl ester
mfcd00009500
J-003589
pentyl acetate, analytical standard
Q416972
n-pentylacetate
828-63-7
pentylethanoate
EN300-19874
Z104475894

Research Excerpts

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Treatment with amyl acetate resulted in specimens of consistently higher quality."( Amyl acetate: an alternative technique to dry mount Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) from alcohol, faster and inexpensively.
Duran-Bautista, EH; Gamboa, J; Ospina-Peñuela, E; Pérez-Benavides, AL, 2023
)
2.69

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The cream produced slight erythema in rats, guinea pigs and rabbits, but the irritation indices remained within safe limits."( Safety evaluation of a barrier cream.
Gupta, BN; Mathur, AK; Shanker, R; Shukla, L; Singh, A; Viswanathan, PN, 1987
)
0.27
" The study was performed as part of a USEPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4e Enforceable Consent Agreement for amyl acetate."( Subchronic inhalation neurotoxicity study of amyl acetate in rats.
Beyrouty, PC; Gill, MW; Tyler, TR,
)
0.6
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (2 Items)

ItemProcessFrequency
Flavorscore-ingredient1
Food additivescore-ingredient1

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
acetate esterAny carboxylic ester where the carboxylic acid component is acetic acid.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (13)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
acetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)Potency27.40730.002541.796015,848.9004AID1347395; AID1347398
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency15.86310.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521; AID1159523
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency23.31860.000714.592883.7951AID1259369; AID1259392
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency27.30600.000221.22318,912.5098AID743042
nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group I, member 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency2.40240.001022.650876.6163AID1224838; AID1224893
progesterone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency68.58960.000417.946075.1148AID1346795
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency26.86030.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159552; AID1159553; AID1159555
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency28.48480.000817.505159.3239AID1159527; AID1159531
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.64480.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor deltaHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.64480.001024.504861.6448AID743212; AID743215
v-jun sarcoma virus 17 oncogene homolog (avian)Homo sapiens (human)Potency58.29290.057821.109761.2679AID1159526; AID1159528
heat shock protein beta-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency52.91150.042027.378961.6448AID743210; AID743228
nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency56.65580.000627.21521,122.0200AID743202; AID743219
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID212400Toxicity determined using Tadpole Narcosis Test1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, May, Volume: 34, Issue:5
Using theoretical descriptors in quantitative structure-activity relationships: some toxicological indices.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (127)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199029 (22.83)18.7374
1990's33 (25.98)18.2507
2000's38 (29.92)29.6817
2010's19 (14.96)24.3611
2020's8 (6.30)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 69.60

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index69.60 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.98 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.56 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index118.49 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (69.60)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials8 (5.88%)5.53%
Reviews3 (2.21%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (0.74%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other124 (91.18%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]