Preferred name | isoamyl alcohol |
Trivial Name | Isoamyl alcohol |
Short Description | 3-methylbutan-1-ol (isopentanol) |
Formula | C5 H12 O |
CAS Number | 123-51-3 |
FEMA Number | 2057 |
Flavis Number | 2.003 |
ECHA Number | 204-633-5 |
FDA UNII | DEM9NIT1J4 |
Nikkaji Number | J2.011G |
Beilstein Number | 1718835 |
MDL | MFCD00002934 |
COE Number | 51 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 52 isoamyl alcohol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 123-51-3 ; ISOAMYL ALCOHOL |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 123-51-3 |
Pubchem (cid): | 31260 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974567 |
Flavornet: | 123-51-3 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C07328 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB06007 |
FooDB: | FDB008131 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB00570 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2905.19.9090 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •major component of commercial amyl alcohol, fusel oil & potato-spirit oil. •grade: technical •fusel oil |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 88.149841308594 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.715 to 67.65 |
Refractive Index | 1.405 to 1.41 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -117 to -116°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 131 to 133°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 68 to 69°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 2.37 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 45.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.16 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 2.67E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Fermented | |
fusel, alcoholic, whiskey, fruity, banana, pungent, ethereal, cognac, molasses | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 8 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
General comment | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fusel oil alcoholic whiskey fruity banana |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | Fusel, alcoholic, pungent, etherial, cognac, fruity, banana and molasses |
VCF-online.nl | Alcohol, balsamic, banana, cheese, cocoa, floral, fruit, fusel, malt, must, nail polish, pungent, rancid, roasted bread, yeast Quantity range in all products 0 — 19800 ppm (n=385) |
Flavor Type: Fusel | |
fusel, fermented, fruity, banana, ethereal, cognac | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | At 50.00 ppm. Fusel, fermented, fruity, banana, etherial and cognac |
General comment | WINEY, COGNAC, BRANDY |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Chamomile, Citronella, Eucalyptus oil replacer, Geranium, Plum mirabelle plum |
Flavoring purposes | Apple, Apricot, Banana, Beer, Cherry, Chocolate, Coffee, Cranberry, Malt, Plum, Plum greengage plum |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents, Solvents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 37 - Irritating to respiratory system. R 66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 1300 mg/kg BLOOD: OTHER CHANGES KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES LIVER: FATTY LIVER DEGERATION South African Medical Journal. Vol. 43, Pg. 795, 1969. oral-rabbit LD50 3438 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA CARDIAC: PULSE RATE SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CORNEAL DAMAGE: EYE Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. intravenous-mouse LD50 234 mg/kg Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 135, Pg. 330, 1962. intravenous-cat LDLo 210 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 785, 1978. intraperitoneal-mouse LDLo 233 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 785, 1978. intravenous-rabbit LDLo 1570 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 785, 1978. intraperitoneal-rat LDLo 813 mg/kg Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archiv fuer Experimentelle Pathologie und Pharmakologie. Vol. 132, Pg. 214, 1928. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 3970 ul/kg South African Medical Journal. Vol. 43, Pg. 795, 1969. subcutaneous-mouse LDLo 7480 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 785, 1978. skin-rabbit LD50 3970 uL/kg American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 30, Pg. 470, 1969. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-human TCLo 150 ppm SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CONJUNCTIVE IRRITATION: EYE LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 282, 1943. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for isoamyl alcohol usage levels up to: | |||
0.8000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 17.00000 | 27.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 4.00000 | 17.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 500.00000 | 4500.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 594.00000 | 594.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 12.00000 | 46.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 158.00000 | 168.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 8.00000 | 14.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 3, Revision 1 (FGE.03Rev1): Acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated or unsaturated aldehydes, an ester of a hemiacetal and an orthoester of formic acid, from chemical groups 1, 2 & 4 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 1 (FGE.05Rev1):Esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5 View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31260 |
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WISER:UN 1105 |
WGK Germany:1 |
3-methylbutan-1-ol |
Chemidplus:0000123513 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:123-51-3 |