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Iso Amyl Alcohol

Iso Amyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 123-51-3

Molecular Formula: C5H12O / (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH

Flavours: Mild / Fruity / Banana / GreenNatural Fusel Oil Component / Fruity AromaFCC / Fragrance / Technical Grade (≥98%)Natural OriginHigh Olfactory ImpactFCC Grade AvailabilityREACH RegisteredGRAS Flavor Agent

About Iso Amyl Alcohol

Isoamyl Alcohol is a branched-chain primary alcohol found in fusel oil, with a strong fruity odor. It is commonly used as a fragrance and flavor component, as well as a solvent in industrial and laboratory settings. C5H12O is also used in the synthesis of esters like isoamyl acetate (banana oil). Isoamyl is multirole c...

Synonyms

  • 3-methyl-1-butanol
  • isoamyl alcohol
  • isopentanol
  • isopentyl alcohol
  • isopentyl alcohol, 1-(14)C-labeled
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Iso Amyl Alcohol Specifications

CAS Number
123-51-3
Molecular Formula
C5H12O / (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
IUPAC Name
3-methylbutan-1-ol
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)CCO
InChI Key
PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
EINECS Number
204-633-5
FEMA Number
2058
MDL Number
MFCD00002958
UNSPSC Code
12142200
eClass
35020101 (Alcohols)
NACRES
NA.23
HSN No
29051900
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Strong fruity, banana-like
Boiling Point
131–132 °C
Melting Point
-117 °C
Flash Point
43 °C
Density
~0.81 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Refractive Index
~1.408 at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure
2.370000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C
GHS Classification
Flammable Liquid: Category 3 Eye Irritant: Category 2A
(H) Statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor H319: Causes serious eye irritation
(P) Statements
P210: Keep away from ignition sources P280: Wear eye protection P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water

Fragrance Industry

Used in floral, fruity, and green fragrance accords.

Flavor Industry

Component of fruity, rum-like flavor profiles (FEMA 2058, GRAS listed)

Solvent Use

Carrier solvent in resin production and coatings.

Esterification

Intermediate for isoamyl acetate and other esters.

COA
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MSDS
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  1. 3-methyl-1-butanol
  2. isoamyl alcohol
  3. isopentanol
  4. isopentyl alcohol
  5. isopentyl alcohol, 1-(14)C-labeled

Iso Amyl Alcohol FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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