Isoamyl Acetate 1%

About this material

Isoamyl Acetate opens with overwhelming power—pure, sweet banana that can momentarily dominate everything in its path. This isn't subtle fruitiness; it's the concentrated essence of overripe banana peels mixed with British pear-drop sweets. At high concentrations, a sharp solventy character emerges, reminiscent of nail varnish remover, but proper dilution reveals its true nature: intensely sweet, heady fruitiness that captures the exact moment when tropical fruits reach peak ripeness. The material's remarkable potency means even traces can transform a composition. Utilise Isoamyl Acetate with extreme restraint—typically at 0.1-2% in fragrance compositions to avoid artificial, candy-like effe… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 953rd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 1 of 807 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.