ISOAMYL ALCOHOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−117 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

131-132 °C

Density 

0.809 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.407

Flash point:

109.4 °F

storage temp. 

Store at +5°C to +30°C.

solubility 

28g/l

color 

<20(APHA)

explosive limit

1.2-8%(V)

CAS DataBase Reference

30899-19-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

10-20-37-66

Safety Statements 

46

RIDADR 

UN 1105 3/PG 3

OEB

A

OEL

TWA: 100.0 ppm; 360.0 mg/m3, STEL: 125.0 ppm; 450.0 mg/m3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

EL5425000

Autoignition Temperature

340 °C

HS Code 

2905 19 00

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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ISOAMYL ALCOHOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear liquid

Chemical Properties

Amyl alcohols (pentanols) have eight isomers. All are flammable, colorless liquids, except the isomer 2,2- dimethyl-1-propanol, which is a crystalline solid.

Definition

ChEBI: Pentan-1-ol is an alkyl alcohol that is pentane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is substituted by a hydroxy group. It has been isolated from Melicope ptelefolia. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an alkyl alcohol, a primary alcohol, a pentanol and a short-chain primary fatty alcohol.

Potential Exposure

(n-isomer); Suspected reprotoxic hazard, Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (iso-, primary): Possible risk of forming tumors, Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (sec-, active primary-, and other isomers) Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction). Used as a solvent in organic synthesis and synthetic flavoring, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors; making plastics and other chemicals; as a flotation agent. The (n-isomer) is used in preparation of oil additives, plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, and as a solvent.

Shipping

UN2811 Pentanols, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3- Flammable liquid. UN1987 Alcohols, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Incompatibilities

Forms an explosive mixture with air. Contact with strong oxidizers and hydrogen trisulfide may cause fire and explosions. Incompatible with strong acids. Violent reaction with alkaline earth metals forming hydrogen, a flammable gas.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.

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