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Amyl alcohol

≥99%, FG

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Synonym(s):
1-Pentanol, n-Amyl alcohol, Pentyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4OH
CAS Number:
71-41-0
Molecular Weight:
88.15
FEMA Number:
2056
Beilstein:
1730975
EC Number:
200-752-1
Council of Europe no.:
514
MDL number:
MFCD00002977
PubChem Substance ID:
24900823
Flavis number:
2.040
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
FDA 21 CFR 176.180
FDA 21 CFR 176.210

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 13.6 °C)
1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

572 °F

expl. lim.

10 %, 100 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.409 (lit.)

bp

136-138 °C (lit.)

mp

−78 °C (lit.)

density

0.811 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

pungent; chemical; wine-like

SMILES string

CCCCCO

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Amyl alcohol has been identified as one of the main volatile components in Macedonian wines and barley cultivars. It is used as a flavor ingredient in chewing gum, candies and baked goods.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

120.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

49 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Analysis of volatile compounds from various types of barley cultivars.
Cramer ACJ, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 53(19), 7526-7531 (2005)
Volatile composition of Macedonian and Hungarian wines assessed by GC/MS
Ivanova V, et al.
Food and Bioprocess Technology, 6(6), 1609-1617 (2013)
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The origin and role of tribochemical reaction products formed while sliding silicon oxide surfaces in the presence of adsorbed alcohol molecules in equilibrium with the vapor phase were studied. Wear and friction coefficient studies with varying contact loads and n-pentanol
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