isoamyl acetate


noun Chemistry.

a colorless liquid, C7H14O2, used in flavorings, perfumery, and as a solvent. Compare banana oil(def 1).

British Dictionary definitions for isoamyl acetate

isoamyl acetate
/ (ˌaɪsəʊˈæmɪl) /

noun

a colourless volatile compound used as a solvent for cellulose lacquers and as a flavouring. Formula: (CH 3) 2 CHCH 2 CH 2 OOCCH 3