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3-Methyl-1-butanol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Isoamyl alcohol, Isopentyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
123-51-3
Molecular Weight:
88.15
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1718835
MDL number:
MFCD00002934
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750426
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

isoamyl alcohol

autoignition temp.

644 °F

expl. lim.

1.2-9 %, 100 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.406 (lit.)

bp

130 °C (lit.)

mp

−117 °C (lit.)

density

0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

3-Methyl-1-butanol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Classifications

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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

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