Iso-Amyl Alcohol ( amyl alcohol) (CAS 123-51-3)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ISO-AMYL ALCOHOL ( amyl alcohol)

Cat. NoKC.910049 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaC5H12O CAS123-51-3 Molecular Weight88.15 g/mol

Package 500ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Corrosive

Irritant

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isoamylol is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Used as a solvent, paint stripper, and intermediate in the photographic and pharmaceutical industries; [ACGIH]
Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
Photographic Processing [Category: Other]
SYNTHETIC FLAVOR; INTERMEDIATE IN PREPN OF PHARMACEUTICALS; FOR ISOAMYL ACETATE AND OTHER ESTERS; FOR DITHIOPHOSPHATE ESTERS (LUBRICATING OIL ADDITIVE AND HYDRAULIC FLUID ADDITIVE)

Physical Description	Isoamyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild, choking alcohol odor. Less dense than water, soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Produces an irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999)
Color/Form	OILY, CLEAR LIQ
Odor	CHARACTERISTIC, DISAGREEABLE ODOR
Melting Point	-179 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Boiling Point	270 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	114 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	0.81 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	2 % at 57 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Pressure	28 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
Refractive Index	INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4075 @ 20 °C/D

IUPAC Name	3-methylbutan-1-ol
Molecular Formula	C5H12O
Molecular Weight	88.15 g/mol
CAS	123-51-3
SMILES	CC(C)CCO
InChIKey	PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.910049
Pack sizes	500ML

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.