Amyl n-Octanoate TCI O0028

Amyl n-Octanoate from TCI (product code O0028) is an ester formed from n-octanoic acid and amyl alcohol (pentanol). It belongs to the medium-chain fatty acid esters, a group known for its fruity aroma and widely studied in flavor and fragrance chemistry. In the laboratory, this ester serves as a non-heterocyclic building block for synthesis. It is also used as a reference compound in aroma analysis and as a model substrate for studying the hydrolysis and transesterification of aliphatic esters. It gives researchers a well-defined, simple ester structure for both synthetic and analytical work.

Researchers choose amyl octanoate for three main properties. Its ester group is relatively stable under neutral conditions, it is highly lipophilic, and its moderate volatility makes it easy to analyze by gas chromatography. It combines an eight-carbon acyl chain with a five-carbon alcohol chain, which gives it an aroma character and physical behavior that differ from other octanoate esters. This makes it useful when comparing how structure relates to properties across a series of esters. The compound can also act as a nonpolar solvent or carrier in experimental formulations, which adds to its value in the laboratory.

In Indonesian laboratories, this ester is relevant to food and beverage analysis laboratories, flavor researchers in the food industry, and fermentation technology laboratories. There, fruity esters are routinely monitored as markers of product quality and process performance. Universities teaching organic chemistry, food science, and analytical chemistry can use it in coursework on esterification, ester hydrolysis, and chromatographic separation. Research groups working on natural flavor profiles, fermented products, and fragrance formulation can rely on it as a consistent, well-characterized reference material from a recognized manufacturer.

• Aroma and flavor analysis: it serves as a reference compound for identifying and comparing fruity ester notes in food, beverage, and fragrance samples, because medium-chain esters like this one are typical aroma-active components.
• Gas chromatography method work: its moderate volatility and well-defined structure let it be separated and detected cleanly by gas chromatography, which makes it suitable for checking retention behavior and method performance.
• Hydrolysis and transesterification studies: it acts as a model aliphatic ester for studying reaction kinetics and mechanisms, since its ester group is relatively stable under neutral conditions and reacts predictably under acidic, basic, or catalytic conditions.
• Structure–property comparison: its eight-carbon acyl chain and five-carbon alcohol chain make it a useful member of an ester series for comparing how chain length affects aroma, volatility, and other physical behavior.
• Nonpolar solvent or carrier in formulations: its high lipophilicity allows it to dissolve or carry nonpolar components in experimental formulations, supporting trials in flavor, fragrance, and related formulation research.

Store Amyl n-Octanoate in its original, tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Glass containers with chemically resistant caps work well for keeping it over time. Because the compound is volatile and has a noticeable odor, keep containers closed when not in use to prevent evaporation and cross-contamination of nearby samples. Keep it away from strong acids and bases to avoid unwanted ester hydrolysis. Handle it in a fume hood or well-ventilated area, and wear suitable gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat. Always read the manufacturer's safety data sheet before use, and dispose of waste according to local chemical waste regulations.

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