Isoamyl Alcohol (Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Brand:  Fisher BioReagents BP1150-500

Product Code. 10592595

Description

500mL; Glass Bottle

A mixture of Chloroform and Isoamyl Alcohol (24:1 v/v) is used to remove proteins during nucleic acid extraction procedures. It may also be used to extract Ethidium Bromide from nucleic acids.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Isoamyl Alcohol
• CAS: 123-51-3
• pH: 6.5
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Merck Index: 15, 5241
• InChI Key: PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutan-1-ol
• PubChem CID: 31260
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Liquid

• Acidity: 0.01% max.
• Melting Point: -117°C
• Boiling Point: 130°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.003% max.
• Synonym: 3-methyl-1-butanol, isoamyl alcohol, isopentyl alcohol, isopentanol, 3-methylbutanol, 1-butanol, 3-methyl, isoamylol, isobutylcarbinol, iso-amylalkohol, isobutyl carbinol
• SMILES: CC(C)CCO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15837
• Vapor Pressure: 4hPa at 20°C
• Grade: Molecular Biology

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 3-Methyl-1-butanol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.