This 1 L bottle contains Isoamyl Alcohol (3-Methyl-1-butanol), a chemical with a Molecular Weight of 88.15 g/mol, classified as an alcohol. It is used as a reagent for the Kovacs indole reaction in the identification of microorganisms. In the workplace, it requires safety measures such as wearing protective clothing, using safety goggles, and avoiding open flames. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 18 mg/m3 (5 ppm) for an 8-hour workday, with 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]