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Isoamyl alcohol

natural, ≥98%, FG

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Synonym(s):

3-Methyl-1-butanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Isopentyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
123-51-3
Molecular Weight:
88.15
FEMA Number:
2057
Council of Europe no.:
51
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900825
Flavis number:
2.003
EC Number:
204-633-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002934
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1718835
Organoleptic:
banana; oily; fruity; whiskey
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

644 °F

expl. lim.

1.2-9 %, 100 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.406 (lit.)

pH

5.6 (20 °C, 25 g/L)

bp

130 °C (lit.)

mp

−117 °C (lit.)

density

0.809 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

greener alternative category

organoleptic

banana; oily; fruity; whiskey

SMILES string

CC(C)CCO

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.
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Application


  • Gradually supply of isoamyl alcohol increases the isoamyl acetate production in solid-state fermentation.: This study demonstrates how controlled addition of Isoamyl alcohol enhances isoamyl acetate production in solid-state fermentation, suggesting applications in industrial biotechnology for flavor enhancement (Sainz-Mellado et al., 2023 link).

  • Key aroma compounds and metabolic profiling of Debaryomyces hansenii L1-1-fermented Flos Sophorae.: Investigation into the metabolic pathways in Debaryomyces hansenii fermentation, where Isoamyl alcohol serves as a crucial intermediate, contributing to the unique aroma profile of the fermented product (Zhang et al., 2021 link).

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

110.3 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

43.5 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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