Description
Synonyms: 3-Methyl-1-butanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Isopentyl alcohol
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
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 fruit and in whey spirit.
PROPERTIES
vapor density
3 (vs air)
Pack Size
1 Litre
vapor pressure
2 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥98% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
644 °F
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>3000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
expl. lim.
1.2-9 %, 100 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.406 (lit.)
pH
7 (20 °C, 25 g/L in H2O)
kinematic viscosity
5.32 cSt(20 °C)
bp
130 °C (lit.)
mp
−117 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 43.5 °C
solubility
25 g/L
density
0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
2-30°C
Analysis Note
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.808 – 0.809
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.30 %
Identity (IR): passes test
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.808 – 0.809
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.30 %
Identity (IR): passes test
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