Description
Amyl alcohol, ≥99%, FG, Sample, 1K
Synonym(s):
1-Pentanol, n-Amyl alcohol, Pentyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4OH
CAS Number:
71-41-0
Molecular Weight:
88.15
FEMA Number:
2056
Beilstein:
1730975
EC Number:
200-752-1
Council of Europe no.:
514
MDL number:
MFCD00002977
PubChem Substance ID:
24900823
Flavis number:
2.040
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Fragrance grade
Agency
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
FDA 21 CFR 176.180
FDA 21 CFR 176.210
vapor density
3 (vs air)
vapor pressure
1 mmHg ( 13.6 °C)
1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
572 °F
expl. lim.
10 %, 100 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.409 (lit.)
bp
136-138 °C (lit.)
mp
−78 °C (lit.)
density
0.811 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
Organoleptic
pungent; chemical; wine-like
SMILES string
CCCCCO
InChI
1S/C5H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
InChI key
AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Amyl alcohol has been identified as one of the main volatile components in Macedonian wines[1] and barley cultivars.[2] It is used as a flavor ingredient in chewing gum, candies and baked goods.[2]
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)
120.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
49 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves