Isoamyl Alcohol
Appearance
Colorless liquid with a disagreeable odor in high concentrations. One of several isomers of amyl alcohol (pentanol).
Chemical Compound
Isoamyl Alcohol (Isopentyl Alcohol, 3-Methylbutan-1-ol)
Uses
Manufacturing esters like isoamyl acetate and isoamyl
butyrate (used in artificial Flavors and fragrances).
Pharmaceutical industry: extraction processes and as a
reactant.
Formula
C5H12O