General Description
A clear colorless alcohol with a mild alcohol odor. Density approximately 6.8 lb/gal and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Flash point 130°F. Soluble in most organic liquids. Boiling point 320.7°F. Moderately toxic. Used as a solvent for various resins and as a flotation agent for ore processing.
Reactivity Profile
METHYLAMYL CARBINOL is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.
Health Hazard
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Chemical Properties
2-Heptanol has a brassy, herbaceous odor reminiscent of lemon and a fruity, green, somewhat bitter taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in apple, banana, berries, grapes, strawberry jam, coconut, coconut milk, cooked potato, clove bud, ginger, cheeses, fried beef, chicken fat, cognac, beer, hop oil, brandy, rum, grape wines, cocoa, coffee, tea, flberts, honey, soy- beans, Arctic bramble, passion fruit and juices, beans, mushrooms, calamus, buckwheat, sweet corn, malt, curcuma, mastic gum leaf oil and other sources
