Isoamyl Alcohol, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Isoamyl alcohol is commonly used in nucleic acid purification, and is usable with chloroform and phenols.

Specifications

• CAS: 123-51-3
• Melting Point: -117.2°C (literature)
• Density: 0.809g/mL at 20°C(Lit.)
• Boiling Point: 131°C (literature)
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Synonym: 3-methyl-1-butanol, isoamyl alcohol, isopentyl alcohol, isopentanol, 3-methylbutanol, 1-butanol, 3-methyl, isoamylol, isobutylcarbinol, iso-amylalkohol, isobutyl carbinol
• InChI Key: PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCO
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutan-1-ol
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• PubChem CID: 31260
• Vapor Density: 3.04 (air = 1)(Lit.)
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15837
• Formula Weight: 88.15g/mol
• Vapor Pressure: 2.4mm Hg at 20°C 2.37 mm Hg at 25°C(Lit.)
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Grade: Molecular Biology Reagent
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• ISOAMYL ALCOHOL 500ML

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : isoamyl alcohol