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 across food and personal care markets. With a characteristic fruity, waxy odor profile, it functions as both a flavor component and a carrier solvent in finished formulations.

In food and beverage manufacturing, it contributes fruity top notes to confectionery, baked goods, and flavored beverages. It is recognized under FEMA 2080 for use in approved flavor systems across the global food industry.

Personal care formulators incorporate it as an emollient carrier in skin and hair products. Its ester structure supports spreadability and ingredient delivery without leaving a heavy residue on the skin or hair surface.

It also functions as a solvent and diluent in fragrance concentrate blending, helping to adjust viscosity. This helps extend aromatic profiles in both fine fragrance and functional fragrance applications for industrial use.

Flavor houses use it as a building block in tropical and stone fruit flavor constructs. These applications primarily target confectionery and dairy end products requiring specific fruity aromatic profiles for consumer appeal.

Isoamyl octanoate is supplied as a clear, mobile liquid in drum and IBC quantities suited to industrial purchasing volumes. Food-grade material is the primary commercial specification for most global buyers.

Supply is typically aligned to FEMA and FCC standards for flavor ingredient use. Technical-grade material is also available for fragrance and cosmetic applications where food compliance is not strictly required.