Isoamyl iodide
Agent Name
Isoamyl iodide
CAS Number
541-28-6
Formula
C5-H11-I
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Iodo-3-methylbutane; 1-Jod-3-methylbutan [Czech]; 3-Methylbutyliodide; Isopentyl iodide; Butane, 1-iodo-3-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquid; Turns brown on air and light exposure; [Merck Index] Colorless to pale yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "sec-Butyl iodide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s.:"
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