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

Highly flammable. Slightly water soluble.

1-METHYLBUTYL 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. 1-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE is incompatible with the following: Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids .

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

Flammable, moderate fire risk. Toxic. Upper respiratory tract irritant.

(n-isomer): Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (sec-isomer) Human Data. Amyl acetates are used as industrial solvents and in the manufacturing and dry-cleaning industry; making artificial fruit-flavoring agents; cements, coated papers, lacquers; in medications as an inflammatory agent; pet repellents, insecticides and miticide. Many other uses.

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.

UN1993 Flammable liquids, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid, Technical Name Required.

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, nitrates. May soften certain plastics.

2-Pentyl acetate has an herbaceous odor.

All isomers of amyl acetate are highly flammable, colorless to yellow, watery liquids.

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

Clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Odor threshold concentration is 2.0 ppb (quoted, Amoore and Hautala, 1983).

Reportedly present in over 50 products including apple, apple juice, grape (muscat), apricot, banana, cherry, guava, melon, peach, blackberry, pear, strawberry, nectarine, potato, tomato, cocoa liquor, and vinegar.

ChEBI: 2-Pentanol acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Prepared from alcohols using acetic acid as an acetylating agent and clays as catalysts (patented process).

Detection at 0.001 to 0.002 ppm (water)

Chemical/Physical. Slowly hydrolyzes in water forming acetic acid and 2-pentanol.

The screening level for Sec-Amyl Acetate is 2600 μg/m3 based on 8 hour averaging.