Isoamyl alcohol
ALDRICH/W205702 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: 3-Methyl-1-butanol; Isoamyl alcohol; Isopentyl alcohol
CAS Number: 123-51-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15
EC Number: 204-633-5
MDL Number: MFCD00002934
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 644 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 130 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 1.2-9 %, 100 °F |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | liquid |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5 |
InChI key | PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −117 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | banana; oily; fruity; whiskey |
pH | 5.6 (20 °C, 25 g/L) |
Quality Level | 400 |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CC(C)CCO |
vapor density | 3 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 2 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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General description: | Isoamyl alcohol is a cyanobacterial volatile organic compound that has been identified as one of the main aroma/flavor constituents in banana fruit, karanda fruits and in whey spirit. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 8, 20 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | GHS02,GHS05,GHS07 |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H315 - H318 - H332 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 10-20-36/37/38-66 |
Safety Statements | 26-46 |
RIDADR | UN1105 - class 3 - PG 3 - Pentanols |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 110.3 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 43.5 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 130 °C (lit.) |
mp | −117 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2057 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |