Isoamyl alcohol (C5H12O)

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Target: Isoamyl alcohol
CAS: 123-51-3
Formula: C5H12O
Approx. MW: 88.15
SMILES: CC(C)CCO
PubChem CID: 31260
Approx. carbons: C5

Isoamyl alcohol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 3-methylbutan-1-ol
Common names: Isoamyl alcohol; 3-Methyl-1-butanol; Isopentyl alcohol; 123-51-3; 3-Methylbutan-1-ol; Isopentanol; 3-Methylbutanol; 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-; Isoamylol; Isobutylcarbinol
Molecular weight: 88.15
Exact mass: 88.09
InChIKey: PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -179 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Boiling point: 270 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density: 0.81 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Isoamyl alcohol?

Isoamyl alcohol has molecular formula C5H12O. Molecular weight about 88.15 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Isoamyl alcohol?

The CAS Registry Number for Isoamyl alcohol is 123-51-3.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.