2-Methyl-1-butanol

• CAT Number: M067368
• CAS Number: 137-32-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbutan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12O/c1-3-5(2)4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C)CO

2-Methyl-1-butanol（Cat No.:M067368）, also known as isoamyl alcohol or isopentyl alcohol, is a branched-chain alcohol with the chemical formula C5H12O. It is composed of a butyl group (four-carbon chain) with a methyl group (-CH3) attached to the second carbon atom. Isoamyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a strong, characteristic odor. It finds use as a solvent in various industrial applications, including the production of coatings, inks, and flavorings. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis as a reactant or solvent and serves as a precursor for the production of esters used in the fragrance and flavor industries.