TCI A0264 Isoamyl Acetate [for Spectrophotometry] is an ester of acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol, supplied in a grade intended for spectrophotometric work. It is an organic liquid with a characteristic fruity odor and is widely used as a solvent and as a flavoring material. In the TCI catalog it sits under analytical reagents for spectroscopy, so its main role in the laboratory is as a solvent or extraction medium in spectrophotometric measurements that call for a solvent of suitable quality for that purpose.
The spectrophotometry grade means the solvent is prepared to suit optical measurement, so interference from impurities with absorbance readings can be kept low. As an ester, isoamyl acetate has moderate polarity and does not mix completely with water. This is useful for liquid-liquid extraction, where certain compounds are moved from an aqueous phase into an organic phase before measurement. These characteristics make it a common choice in colorimetric methods that involve extracting a colored complex. The solvent should still be matched to the method being followed.
In Indonesian laboratories, the 100 mL pack of this TCI reagent suits analytical testing laboratories, quality control units, and university teaching and research laboratories that run spectrophotometric methods. Its modest volume is practical for routine extraction work where solvent is used in small portions, and it limits the amount of opened material kept on the shelf. Laboratories typically use it with a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, following the standard method or in-house procedure relevant to their samples.
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- Solvent for spectrophotometric measurement: the spectrophotometry grade is prepared for optical work, so it suits methods where the solvent must not add unwanted interference to absorbance readings.
- Liquid-liquid extraction of colored complexes: its limited miscibility with water allows target compounds to be moved from an aqueous phase into a separate organic layer before the measurement step.
- Colorimetric analysis methods: it is a common choice in procedures that extract a colored complex into an organic phase, where the solvent needs moderate polarity and clear phase separation.
- Sample preparation for UV-Vis analysis: as a moderately polar organic solvent, it can dissolve or carry certain analytes into a form that is ready for measurement in a spectrophotometer.
- Method development and teaching laboratories: a catalog-listed spectroscopy reagent from TCI gives students and analysts a consistent, clearly labeled solvent for practicing extraction and optical measurement techniques.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 123-92-2 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Analytical Chemistry > Analytical Reagents > Spectroscopy Reagents |
| Pack sizes | 100 mL |
| Physical form | organic liquid with a characteristic fruity odor |
| Storage | — |
- Product code: A0264, Isoamyl Acetate [for Spectrophotometry]
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents, as isoamyl acetate is an organic ester that should be treated as a flammable solvent. Store it in its original container, or in a clean, tightly sealed glass bottle that is clearly labeled. Use it in a fume hood or a well-ventilated area, and wear gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat to avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapor. Close the bottle promptly after each use to limit evaporation and contamination, and always consult the supplier's safety data sheet before use. Dispose of waste solvent according to the laboratory's chemical waste procedures.
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