Isoamyl alcohol, also known as isopentyl alcohol, is a colourless liquid with the chemical formula C5H12O. This is one of the several isomers of amyl alcohol.

Suitable for milk testing
An ingredient in the production of banana oil
An ingredient of Kovac’s reagent, used for the bacterial diagnostic indole test

Minimum Assay: >99.3%
Molecular Formula: C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15 g/mol
Melting Point: -73 °C
Boiling Point: 119 °C
Density (kg/L): 0.811
3-Methyl-1-Butanol: <75.3%
2 Methyl-1-Butanol: <24%

Hazard Class: 3

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. 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 suitable extinguishing media.



Cas No: 123-51-3
Einecs No: 204-633-5
UN1105
FP: 33 °C