Isoamyl alcohol

At a glance

A fusel, whiskey-like alcohol with a mild, slightly winey character, used mainly as a chemical building bloc It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
123-51-3
Profile
sweet, fruity, mild
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01