General

Isoamyl alcohol (also known as isopentyl alcohol) is a colorless liquid with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH. It is one of several isomers of amyl alcohol. It is an ingredient in the production of banana oil, an ester found in nature and also produced as a flavouring in industry. It is also an ingredient of Kovac's reagent, used for the bacterial diagnostic indole test.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >99.3%
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 88.148
• Melting Point: -73 deg C
• Boiling Point: 119.3 deg C
• Density: 0.811 Kg/L
• 3-Methyl-1-Butanol: <75.3% wt
• 2 Methyl-1-Butanol: <24%

Hazards

Hazard Class: 3

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. In case of fire: Use