Amyl acetate

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.

Wireframe model of amyl acetate
Ball-and-stick model of the amyl acetate molecule
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasoline Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code