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3-Methylbutanol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 3-Methyl-1-butanol, Isoamyl alcohol, Isopentyl alcohol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 123-51-3
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• Beilstein: 1718835
• EC Number: 204-633-5
• MDL number: MFCD00002934
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758575

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.8% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• impurities: ≤0.1% 2-methylbutanol (remarks in GC)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.407
• bp: 131-132 °C
• density: 0.809 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): environmental
• format: neat
• 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

3-Methylbutanol belongs to the group of high chain alcohols produced as metabolites from the degradation of amino acids via keto acids. It is a volatile flavor compound, highly present in alcoholic beverages.

Application

3-Methylbutanol may also be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in liquor samples and milk samples using chromatography techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H315 - H318 - H332 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: 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 Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 110.3 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 43.5 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves