Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. solvent
7. [solvent by composition or origin]
8. oxygenated solvent
9. ester

Anotations

Scope note:

A colorless liquid solvent compound of five isomers in the form of a volatile liquid with the smell and taste of bananas. Introduced in 1888 as a solvent for cellulose nitrate and later used for cellulose acetate. Applications include dyeing and finishing textiles, floor coverings, as flavoring, in polishes, varnishes, and metallic paints.