Isoamyl alcohol is an organic compound having molecular formula C5H12O. Isoamyl alcohol is one of the eight isomers of Amyl alcohol. It is a primary alcohol. It is a clear water white liquid of moderate volatility. It is narcotic and is about four times as toxic as ethanol. It has the highest narcotic effect among all the Amyl alcohols. It was fi rst derived from Fusel oil, a byproduct during the production of Ethyl alcohol by fermentation of molasses. It was then derived from the chlorination of Pentanes followed by hydrolysis. Later on, it was manufactured by Oxo Process. Oxo Process is a general process for the manufacture of C4 and higher alcohols. Following are the synonyms of Isoamyl alcohol:3-methyl-1-butanol,2-methyl-4-butanol,

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