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General Material Information

Preferred name isobutyl alcohol
Trivial Name Isobutanol
Short Description isobutanol
Formula C4 H10 O
CAS Number 78-83-1
FEMA Number 2179
Flavis Number 2.001
ECHA Number 201-148-0
FDA UNII 56F9Z98TEM
Nikkaji Number J2.831B
Beilstein Number 1730878
MDL MFCD00004740
COE Number 49
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 251 isobutyl alcohol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 78-83-1 ; ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
Synonyms
  • iso butanol
  • nat.iso butanol
  • iso butyl alcohol FCC
  • iso butyl alcohol natural
  • iso butyl alcohol synthetic
  • iso butylalkohol
  • 1-hydroxymethyl propane
  • 1-hydroxymethylpropane
  • 2-methyl propan-1-ol
  • 2-methyl propanol
  • 2-methyl propyl alcohol
  • 2-methyl-1-propanol
  • 2-methylpropan-1-ol
  • 2-methylpropanol
  • 2-methylpropyl alcohol
  • 1-propanol, 2-methyl-
  • iso propyl carbinol
  • iso propylcarbinol
  • 2-methylpropan-1-ol
  • 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-
  • 2-Methyl-1-propanol
  • Isobutanol
  • Isopropyl carbinol
  • 2-Methylpropyl alcohol
  • iso-Butyl alcohol
  • 1-Isobutanol
  • NSC 5708
  • 1-Methyl-2-propanol
  • 1-Hydroxy-2-methylpropane

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Other Information

(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
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances:View
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
KEGG (GenomeNet):C14710
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB06006
FooDB:FDB003274
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB00573
Export Tariff Code:2905.14.5010
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status:View
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 74.122901916504
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.648 to 6.665
Refractive Index 1.394 to 1.404 @ 20 °C
Melting Point -108 to -107°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 108 to 109°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 47 to 48°C @ 50 mm Hg
Acid Value 2 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 9 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapor Density 2.55
Flash Point TCC Value 27.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.76
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 10.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Ethereal
ethereal, winey
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal winey cortex
Flavor Type: Ethereal
fusel, whiskey
General comment Fusel whiskey

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Beeswax absolute replacer, Citronella, Currant
Flavoring purposes Apple, Bread white bread, Cranberry, Wine
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 67 - Vapours may cause frowsiness and dizziness.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 07/09 - Keep container tightly closed and in well-ventilated place.
S 13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable 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 2460 mg/kg
AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.

intravenous-rat LD50 340 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 720 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50 323 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-mouse LD50 417 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 544 mg/kg
LIVER: OTHER CHANGES
Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology. Vol. 26, Pg. 75, 1979.

intraperitoneal-hamster LD50 1401 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 1201 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intravenous-cat LDLo 725 mg/kg
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.

oral-rabbit LDLo 3750 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 985, 1925.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 3400 mg/kg
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 11, 1974.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-rat LCLo 8000 ppm/4H
AMA Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine. Vol. 10, Pg. 61, 1954.

Safety in use information

Category:
extraction solvents, flavoring agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for isobutyl alcohol usage levels up to:
0.3000 % 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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 20.0000031.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 8.0000017.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 518.000006500.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: 1.000001.00000
chewing gum: 50.00000500.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 19.0000019.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 24.0000035.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 30.0000030.00000
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: 25.0000034.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

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
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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
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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)
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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)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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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
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Risk Assessment of Food Contact Materials
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EPI System: View
EPA-Iris:IRIS
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards:search
NIOSH Pocket Guide:search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):78-83-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6560
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1212
WGK Germany:1
2-methylpropan-1-ol
Chemidplus:0000078831
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:78-83-1