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InventoryRef 4031702/03/2011

ISOAMYL HEXANOATE

3-Methylbutyl Hexanoate; Isopentyl Hexanoate

ISOAMYL HEXANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2198-61-0
CAS 2198-61-0PubChem CID 16617

Isoamyl hexanoate

3-methylbutyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of hexanoic acid (caproic acid) with the alcoholic hydroxy group of 3-methylbutan-1-ol (isoamylol). It has a role as a metabolite and a fragrance. It is functionally related to an isoamylol. ChEBI

IUPAC name
3-methylbutyl hexanoate
Molecular formula
C11H22O2
Molecular weight
186.29 g/mol
Exact mass
186.161979940 Da
XLogP3
3.7
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Isopentyl hexanoateIsoamyl caproateHexanoic acid, 3-methylbutyl esterIsopentyl caproateIsopentyl-n-hexanoateHexanoic acid, isopentyl esterIsopentyl alcohol, hexanoateFEMA No. 2075
16 more reported names
Isoamyl hexanoate (natural)3-methylbutyl caproateEINECS 218-600-8BRN 1760611AI3-00573ISOAMYL HEXANOATE [FCC]ISOAMYL HEXANOATE [FHFI]CHEBI:875423-02-00-00727 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)RefChem:791548218-600-8289-392-41-Methylbutyl hexanoateEINECS 289-392-4iso-Amyl n-hexanoateCaproic acid isopentyl ester
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ISOAMYL HEXANOATE

INCI name

ISOAMYL HEXANOATE

Description

3-Methylbutyl Hexanoate; Isopentyl Hexanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40317
Imported identity
ISOAMYL HEXANOATE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How ISOAMYL HEXANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOAMYL HEXANOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ISOAMYL HEXANOATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ISOAMYL HEXANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ISOAMYL HEXANOATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ISOAMYL HEXANOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ISOAMYL HEXANOATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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