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(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H12O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
123-51-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colourless liquid with a pungent taste and a disagreeable odour and is used in microscopy, photography, organic synthesis, pharmaceutical products, as a solvent and in the determination of fat in milk.

OBS

3-methylbutan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isoamyl alcohol: obsolete form.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1105.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H12O or (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H12O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
123-51-3
CAS number
OBS

3-méthylbutan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

alcool isoamylique : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H12O ou (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H12O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
123-51-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C5H12O o (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH

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