Showing chemical card for 3-methylbutanol (CFc000337586)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:27 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337586
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-methylbutanol
Definition
Isopentanol, also known as isoamyl alcohol or 3-methylbutanol, is a member of the class of compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl). Thus, isopentanol is considered to be a fatty alcohol lipid molecule. Isopentanol is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Isopentanol can be synthesized from isopentane. Isopentanol is also a parent compound for other transformation products, including but not limited to, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl formate, and 3-methylbutyl octanoate. Isopentanol is an alcoholic, banana, and burnt tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as poppy, komatsuna, bayberry, and herbs and spices, which makes isopentanol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Isopentanol can be found primarily in feces and saliva. Isopentanol exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl).
