Isoamyl Alcohol
Bio-based · 3-Methyl-1-butanol · CAS 123-51-3
PENPET Green Chemicals supplies bio-based isoamyl alcohol from fusel oil of bio-ethanol fermentation – as a sustainable solvent and raw material supplier in Europe. Drop-in for flavour and fragrance esters, coatings, printing inks and pharmaceutical extraction.
Specification, TDS & SDS (PDF) ↓
Bio-based isoamyl alcohol (3-methyl-1-butanol) is obtained by distillation from fusel oil – a by-product of bio-ethanol fermentation from renewable raw materials. It is chemically identical to petrochemically produced isoamyl alcohol and suitable as a direct drop-in replacement without reformulation.
Isoamyl alcohol is a colourless, clear liquid with a characteristic odour and good solvency for resins, oils and nitrocellulose. As a building block for isoamyl acetate and other esters it is a key raw material for the flavour and fragrance industry.
- Sugarcanerenewable feedstock
- Fermentationbio-ethanol production
- Fusel oilby-product of fermentation
- Distillationof the fusel oil
- Isoamyl alcoholbio-based, drop-in without reformulation
This chain – sugarcane and ethanol production, fusel oil recovery and transport, distillation – is covered by the life cycle assessment (cradle-to-gate).
A life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040/14044 is available for our bio-based isoamyl alcohol (cradle-to-gate, European Commission Environmental Footprint method EF 3.1). The study was prepared by ACV Brasil on the basis of primary data from the manufacturer (production period July 2023 to June 2024). The product carbon footprint covers sugarcane and ethanol production, fusel oil recovery and transport, and distillation to isoamyl alcohol.
Study data & methodology
Base scenario: fossil emissions without crediting biogenic carbon. The biogenic CO₂ content of 2.5 kg CO₂/kg is reported as additional information and may only be credited where the carbon remains permanently bound in the end product. Study version 1.1 (March 2025), internally reviewed; external critical review not yet completed – the results are not intended for comparative assertions against other products.
Technical Data
Individual quote for bio-based isoamyl alcohol – various pack sizes and quantities on request.
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Specification, technical data sheet and safety data sheet for isoamyl alcohol as PDF in German and English.
Specification
Technical Data Sheet
The certificate of analysis (CoA) is supplied with every delivery; LCA report and kosher certificate on request.
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FAQ: Isoamyl alcohol
How is bio-based isoamyl alcohol obtained?
By distillation of fusel oil, a by-product of ethanol fermentation from sugar cane. The isoamyl alcohol is chemically identical to petrochemical material and replaces it without reformulation.
Is life cycle data available for my Scope 3 reporting?
Yes. A life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040/14044 (cradle-to-gate, EF 3.1) is available for our isoamyl alcohol. Key figures and the full report are available on request.
Which documents can I download?
The specification, technical data sheet and safety data sheet are available on this page as PDFs in German and English. The certificate of analysis comes with every delivery.
Why does an IBC hold only 800 kg?
Isoamyl alcohol has a density of around 0.81 g/cm³. A 1,000 l IBC therefore holds about 800 kg and a steel drum about 170 kg; an ISO tank carries approx. 18,000–20,000 kg.
Isoamyl Alcohol (3-Methyl-1-butanol) – European Supplier
PENPET Green Chemicals is your European supplier of bio-based isoamyl alcohol (isopentyl alcohol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, CAS 123-51-3). We supply REACH-compliant material from fusel oil distillation for the flavour and fragrance industry, coatings and printing inks, and pharmaceutical extraction and synthesis – direct from Hamburg in IBCs, drums or tank containers.
Discover our other bio-based solvents: Ethyl Acetate · Bio-Acetic Acid · Isopropanol. All products are REACH compliant.