W205605

Amyl alcohol

≥99%, FG

• 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
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• 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

Description

General description

Amyl alcohol has been identified as one of the main volatile components in Macedonian wines and barley cultivars. It is used as a flavor ingredient in chewing gum, candies and baked goods.

Application

• Process-specified emission factors and characteristics of VOCs from the auto-repair painting industry.: This article evaluates the emission factors and characteristics of various volatile organic compounds, including amyl alcohol, in auto-repair painting, significant for environmental biochemistry and safety assessments (Xiao et al., 2024).

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