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Sigma-Aldrich

3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol

≥85%

Synonym(s):

3,5,5-trimethyl hexanol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.25
FEMA Number:
3324
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
702
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.055
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥85%

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

193-194 °C (lit.)

density

0.824 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; floral; herbaceous

SMILES string

CC(CCO)CC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C9H20O/c1-8(5-6-10)7-9(2,3)4/h8,10H,5-7H2,1-4H3

InChI key

BODRLKRKPXBDBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol is a branched chain saturated alcohol that is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient. It occurs naturally in Lycii fructus.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - closed cup


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Aroma?Active Components of Lycii fructus (kukija).
Lee GH, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 73(6) (2008)
Fragrance material review on 3, 5, 5-trimethyl-1-hexanol.
McGinty D, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 48,, S47-S50 (2010)

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