It is colorless and has a scent similar to bananas[3][4] and apples.
[5] The compound is the condensation product of acetic acid and 1-pentanol.
The symptoms of exposure to amyl acetate in humans are dermatitis, central nervous system depression, narcosis and irritation to the eyes and nose.
[3] Amyl acetate is a solvent for paints, lacquers, and liquid bandages;[6] and a flavorant.
It also fuels the Hefner lamp and fermentative productions of penicillin.