Amyl alcohol
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Amyl alcohol
CAS number
71-41-0
Synonyms
n-Amyl alcohol; 1-Pentanol; Alcohol C-5; Pentyl alcohol
Chemical class
Alcohols
Industry claims found in
apple, banana, cheese, chicken, coffee, potato, raspberry, strawberry, tomato, cranberry, asparagus
Industry claims used in
baked goods, candy, gelatin and puddings, chewing gum
Possible physical or functional effects
Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties
industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology
LD50 (oral, rat) 3030 mg/kg; irritating to eyes, respiratory tract; narcotic
