W205710

Isoamyl alcohol

natural, ≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 3-Methyl-1-butanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Isopentyl alcohol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 123-51-3
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• FEMA Number: 2057
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1718835
• EC Number: 204-633-5
• Council of Europe no.: 51
• MDL number: MFCD00002934
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900825
• Flavis number: 2.003
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• 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
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• 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: Aligned
• 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

Description

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).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H226,H315,H318,H332,H335
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 110.3 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 43.5 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter