ISOAMYLAMINE

Synonym(s):1-Amino-3-methylbutane;Isoamylamine

CAS NO.：107-85-7
Empirical Formula: C5H13N
Molecular Weight: 87.16
MDL number: MFCD00008203
EINECS: 203-526-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13

What is ISOAMYLAMINE?

Description

Isopentylamine has an unpleasant ammoniacal odor. May be synthesized from isoamyl chloride and sodamide in liquid ammonia; by reduction of isoamyl nitrile.

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

Chemical properties

Isopentylamine has an unpleasant, ammoniacal odor

Chemical properties

Isoamylamine is a colorless, flammable liquid; it is also miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform, and ether. It has a strong ammonia odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in rye ergot and in many botanical sources (Rosaceae, Saxifragaceae, Umbelliferae, Caprifoliaceae); also commonly found among the degradation products of proteins. Reported found in apple, banana, grapes, kale, rutabaga, tomato, wheat bread, cheeses, caviar, cooked beef and pork, hop oil, sherry, beer, red and white wine, cocoa, coffee, rhubarb and truffle.

The Uses of ISOAMYLAMINE

Isoamylamine is used in organic syntheses.

Definition

ChEBI: A primary aliphatic amine that is butan-1-amine carrying a methyl substituent at position 3.

Preparation

From isoamyl chloride and sodamide in liquid ammonia; by reduction of isoamyl nitrile.

General Description

Isopentylamine is an aliphatic amine that is reported to occur in wine and eggs.

Flammability and Explosibility

Highly flammable

Properties of ISOAMYLAMINE

Melting point:	-60 °C
Boiling point:	95-97 °C (lit.)
Density	0.751 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	48hPa at 20℃
FEMA	3219 \| ISOPENTYLAMINE
refractive index	n20/D 1.408(lit.)
Flash point:	65 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
Water Solubility	Completely miscible in water
solubility	Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
pka	10.6(at 25℃)
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. unpleasent ammonia
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
Merck	14,5112
JECFA Number	1587
BRN	1209230
Stability:	Volatile
CAS DataBase Reference	107-85-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Butanamine, 3-methyl- (107-85-7)

Safety information for ISOAMYLAMINE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.