Isoamyl laurate

Isoamyl laurate (CAS 6309-51-9), also known as isopentyl laurate, is a fatty acid ester used as a flavoring agent and emollient in food and personal care. FEMA 2077.

Where is Isoamyl laurate used?

• Food and beverage: FEMA-approved flavoring ingredient
• Confectionery, dairy analogs and beverage systems: creamy, fatty or coconut-adjacent flavor profiles
• Personal care: emollient and skin-feel modifier in lotions and lip products
• Color cosmetics: improves spreadability without heavy residue
• Fragrance and active ingredients: solvent and carrier in leave-on and rinse-off formulations
• Flavor concentrate production: diluent that maintains stability and homogeneity of complex blends
• It also serves as a carrier and dispersing medium where clean sensory profiles are required.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply standard; smaller pack sizes for formulation development