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
Isopentylamine has an unpleasant, ammoniacal odor
Chemical Properties
clear colorless liquid
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.
Uses
Isoamylamine is
used in organic syntheses.
Preparation
From isoamyl chloride and sodamide in liquid ammonia; by reduction of isoamyl nitrile.
Definition
ChEBI: A primary aliphatic amine that is butan-1-amine carrying a methyl substituent at position 3.
General Description
Isopentylamine is an aliphatic amine that is reported to occur in wine and eggs.
Flammability and Explosibility
Highly flammable
