Amyl Acetate
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Amyl Acetate is a flavoring — Artificial fruit essence; flavoring
Also: Banana Oil, Pear Oil
What it does
Artificial fruit essence; flavoring
Where you'll see it
Nail finishes, perfumes, food and beverage flavoring, shoe polish
What the research says
Skin irritant; causes central nervous system depression when ingested. Exposure of 950 ppm for one hour has caused headache, fatigue, chest pain, and irritation of mucous membranes.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Exposure of 950 ppm for one hour has caused headache, fatigue, chest pain, and irritation of the mucous membranes