3-Methylbutanol
3-Methylbutanol, also named Isoamyl Alcohol (CAS 123-51-3, FEMA 2057). It carries fermented, fusel alcoholic aroma with banana and ripe fruit notes, widely used in fruit, whisky, rum and beverage flavor formulation. Bulk supply available, COA, MSDS and TDS offered. Request samples and quotation now.
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3-Methyl-1-butanol FEMA 2057 | Banana Fruity Fermented Alcoholic Flavor Ingredient
Product Overview
3-Methylbutanol, also known as 3-Methyl-1-butanol or Isoamyl Alcohol, is a classic branched-chain aliphatic alcohol flavor monomer with CAS 123-51-3 and FEMA 2057. It appears as clear, colorless transparent liquid. This ingredient shows obvious concentration-dependent sensory traits. At high concentration, it presents strong fusel, fermented alcoholic and pungent notes. After proper dilution, it turns into pleasant ripe banana, pear and mild apple fruity aroma, paired with subtle malt and wine undertones. It effectively builds authentic fermented and fruity layers for beverage and fruit essence. Featuring medium aroma intensity and excellent solubilizing capacity, it is widely applied in edible flavor blending. It acts as a foundational raw material for banana, apricot, plum, whisky and rum flavor formulas, and also serves as key intermediate for producing isoamyl acetate and other ester fragrances. It naturally exists in rum, strawberry, peppermint and many fermented products.
Key Features & Benefits
Unique layered aroma: fermented fusel, wine, banana and ripe fruit notes. Excellent solvency, works well as co-solvent for flavor oil systems. Ideal precursor to synthesize isoamyl acetate and other ester monomers. Stable aroma performance after blending into flavor formulations. Brands genuine fermented and fruity character for beverage essences. Food-grade specification, meets global food flavor additive standards. Consistent batch quality for continuous industrial flavor manufacturing.
Applications
Beverage flavor: whisky, rum, fruit wine, fermented drink essence. Fruit flavor: banana, apple, apricot, plum, pear flavor compounding. Snack & confectionery: candy, baked goods, jam fruity aroma boosting. Fine chemical: synthetic intermediate for isoamyl acetate ester production. Cosmetic fragrance: floral and fruity daily perfume blending. Analytical chemistry: extraction solvent and laboratory reagent.
Technical Specifications
Common Name: 3-Methylbutanol (Isoamyl Alcohol). Alternative Name: 3-Methyl-1-butanol. CAS Number: 123-51-3. FEMA Number: 2057. Appearance: Colorless Transparent Liquid. Purity: ≥99%. Grade: Food & Flavor Grade. Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O. Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, flavor oils; slightly soluble in water. Recommended Dosage: 0.5–10 ppm.
Our Advantage
We supply high purity 3-Methylbutanol with stable fermented and banana fruity aroma. Strict batch testing ensures reliable scent performance for your formula development. Full supporting documents including COA, MSDS and TDS can be provided upon request. We maintain sufficient stock, support flexible drum packaging and free lab samples for formulation tests. Flavor manufacturers and global distributors are welcome to contact us for bulk pricing and long-term cooperation.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 3-Methylbutanol |
| Category | Food flavor monomers |
| Grade | Food / Flavor Grade |
| Packaging | 1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg drum |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Documentation | COA, TDS, MSDS supplied with each shipment |
| Origin | China |
Why Choose Taima Bio
Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.