Isoamyl octanoate

Isoamyl octanoate (CAS 2035-99-6), also known as isoamyl caprylate, is a synthetic ester used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient in food and personal care markets. FEMA 2080.

Where is Isoamyl octanoate used?

• Food and beverage: fruity top notes in confectionery, baked goods and flavored beverages
• Personal care: emollient carrier in skin and hair products
• Fragrance blending: solvent and diluent that adjusts viscosity
• Flavor houses use it as a building block in tropical and stone fruit constructs.

Good to know: Its ester structure supports spreadability and ingredient delivery without heavy residue. Food-grade material is the primary commercial specification; technical grade serves fragrance and cosmetic uses where food compliance is not required.

Commercial specifications

• Drum and IBC quantities
• FEMA and FCC standards for flavor ingredient use