Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 0.81000 to 0.81600 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 6.740 to 6.790
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Refractive Index: | 1.40700 to 1.41200 @ 20.00 °C.
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Melting Point: | -78.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 136.00 to 138.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 2.200000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
Vapor Density: | 3.0 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 120.00 °F. TCC ( 48.89 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 1.510 |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | water, 2.20E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Similar Items: note |
isoamyl alcohol |
neoamyl alcohol |
sec-amyl alcohol |
sec-isoamyl alcohol |
tert-amyl alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: fermented |
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| fusel oily sweet balsamic |
Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | fusel oil sweet balsam |
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| pungent fermented bready yeasty fusel winey solvent |
Odor Description:
| Pungent, fermented, bready, yeasty, fusel, winey and solvent-like Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 5, 67, (1997) |
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Flavor Type: fusel |
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| fusel fermented bready cereal fruity |
Taste Description: at 50.00 ppm. | Intense fusel, fermented, bready and cereal with a fruity undernote Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 5, 67, (1997) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Lluch Essence |
AMYL ALCOHOL |
Odor Description: | BALSAMIC, SWEET, FUSEL LIKE |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Augustus Oils |
N Amyl Alcohol
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Services |
BASF |
n-Pentanol
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EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
n-Amyl Alcohol
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Ernesto Ventós |
AMYL ALCOHOL
Odor: HARSH, CHEMICAL |
Grau Aromatics |
AMYL ALCOHOL FCC
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Inoue Perfumery |
AMYL ALCOHOL
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Lluch Essence |
AMYL ALCOHOL NATURAL
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Lluch Essence |
AMYL ALCOHOL
Odor: BALSAMIC, SWEET, FUSEL LIKE |
M&U International |
NAT. AMYL ALCOHOL
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Penta International |
N-AMYL ALCOHOL
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Penta International |
PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL
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Prodasynth |
AMYL ALCOHOL
(> 99%) Odor: HARSH, CHEMICAL |
Sigma-Aldrich |
Amyl alcohol, ≥99%, FG
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Certified Food Grade Products |
Silverline Chemicals |
Amyl Alcohol
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SRS Aromatics |
AMYL ALCOHOL (1-PENTANOL) FCC
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Synerzine |
Amyl Alcohol
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TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
1-Pentanol >99.0%(GC)
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The Lermond Company |
N-AMYL ALCOHOL
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Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc. |
N-AMYL ALCOHOL REAGENT ACS
Odor: characteristic Use: Is used in the production of plastics, varnishes, paints, and synthetic detergents. |
Vigon International |
Amyl Alcohol FCC (Normal)
Odor: WINEY |
Vigon International |
Amyl Alcohol Primary (Mixed Isomers 35/65)
Odor: DISAGREEABLE, ALCOHOL-LIKE |
Safety Information:
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 23 - Do not breath fumes. 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.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 5660 ul/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0534716
intravenous-rat LD50 196 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intraperitoneal-rat LD50 579 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50 140 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
oral-mouse LD50 200 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 35(9), Pg. 88, 1970.
intravenous-mouse LD50 184 mg/kg Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 135, Pg. 330, 1962.
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 970 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intravenous-cat LDLo 122 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.
oral-dog LDLo 1400 mg/kg BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE
GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 81, Pg. 192, 1875.
parenteral-frog LDLo 2000 mg/kg PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 50, Pg. 296, 1935.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-rabbit LD50 2830 ul/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0534716
subcutaneous-dog LDLo 1800 mg/kg BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE
GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 81, Pg. 192, 1875.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
inhalation-guinea pig LC > 14000 mg/m3/6H LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
BRAIN AND COVERINGS: RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 34, Pg. 493, 1973.
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Safety in Use Information:
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 amyl alcohol usage levels up to: | | 0.0500 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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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 |
Click here to view publication 3 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 24.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 18.00000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | 150.00000 | 340.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 15.00000 |
fruit ices: | - | 15.00000 |
gelatins / puddings: | 7.70000 | 50.00000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 35.00000 |
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: | - | - |
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 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 15, Revision 1 (FGE.15Rev1) - Aryl-substituted saturated and unsaturated primary alcohol/aldehyde/acid/ester derivatives from chemical group 22 - 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 14, Revision 1 (FGE.14Rev1): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acetals, carboxylic acid and related esters from chemical group 15 and 22 [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 16, Revision 2 (FGE.16Rev2): Aromatic ketones from chemical group 21 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 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 |
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 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
Daily Med: | search |
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards: | search |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 71-41-0 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 6276 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1105 |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| pentan-1-ol |
Chemidplus: | 0000071410 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO: | hazardous materials |
RTECS: | 71-41-0 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| alcohol C-5 | N- | amyl alcohol | primary- | amyl alcohol | | amyl alcohol normal FCC | | amyl alcohol primary | | butyl carbinol | N- | butyl carbinol | | pentan-1-ol | N- | pentan-1-ol | | pentanol | 1- | pentanol | N- | pentanol | 1- | pentol | | pentyl alcohol | 1- | pentyl alcohol | N- | pentyl alcohol |
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