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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-05-19 02:10:27 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-05-14 17:33:48 UTC</update_date>
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  <common_name>ISOAMYL ALCOHOL</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>ISOAMYL ALCOHOL (C5H12O) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. ISOAMYL ALCOHOL belongs to the alcohols and polyols, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound serves as a solvent, fragrance, and as a nutrient and flavouring (PMC12317478). It is also utilized in the production of plastics, specifically in polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, and low-density polyethylene.

The compound is recorded in 29 sources, including drinking water and water supply. It is found in building and construction materials such as ladders, and household items including key rings. It is associated with household cleaning and consumer products, specifically bleaching agents, ash trays, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated devices for simulated smoking. Within the food, food processing and cookware category, it is linked to food contact materials and fermentation processes for beer, as well as the preparation of malt, vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. Additionally, it is found in electrical and electronic equipment, including amplifiers, antennas, contacts, cores yokes or armatures, and discharge lamps, among nine other sources. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include touch, oral, and inhalation. Regarding biological activity, ISOAMYL ALCOHOL is a recorded inhibitor of the protein target renin (REN).</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>3-methylbutan-1-ol</synonym>
    <synonym>3-methylbutanol</synonym>
    <synonym>Isopentanol</synonym>
    <synonym>Isopentyl alcohol</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C5H12O</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>88.1482</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>88.088815006</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>3-methylbutan-1-ol</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>isoamyl alcohol</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>123-51-3</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>CC(C)CCO</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C5H12O/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3</inchi>
  <inchikey>PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Organic oxygen compounds</super_class>
    <class>Organooxygen compounds</class>
    <sub_class>Alcohols and polyols</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>Primary alcohols</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aliphatic acyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Primary alcohol</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic acyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
    <descriptors>
      <descriptor>Fatty alcohols</descriptor>
      <descriptor>a small molecule</descriptor>
      <descriptor>alkyl alcohol</descriptor>
      <descriptor>primary alcohol</descriptor>
    </descriptors>
  </taxonomy>
  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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      <value>1.09</value>
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      <value>3.80e+01 g/l</value>
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      <value>17.17</value>
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      <value>3-methylbutan-1-ol</value>
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      <kind>formal_charge</kind>
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