The Isoamyl Alcohol, available in a 500 mL container, is a reagent used for the Kovacs indole reaction in life science applications, specifically for the identification of microorganisms. It belongs to the alcohols substance group with a molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. This chemical requires caution as it is flammable and may also cause skin and eye irritation. It is recommended to use safety goggles and gloves when handling this substance. The workplace exposure limits have been set by Directive 2019/1831/EU, with an 8-hour limit value of 18 mg/m3 (5 ppm) and a short-term limit value of 37 mg/m3 (10 ppm).

• CAS Number: 123-51-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• Exact Mass: 88.088815002
• Boiling Point: 270 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: -179 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
• Density: 3.04 (AIR=1)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H226 (99.2%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]