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INCI name

AMYL ACETATE

Amyl acetate (pentyl acetate)

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The ester of pentanol and acetic acid, used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Amyl acetate is pentyl acetate, the ester of pentyl (amyl) alcohol with acetic acid, a colourless volatile liquid with a fruity, banana-like odour. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and solvent ingredient.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Solvent
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (1)

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