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5-Methyl-2-hexanol

98%

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2CHOHCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.20
Beilstein:
1731619
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.417 (lit.)

bp

148-150 °C (lit.)

density

0.819 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

CC(C)CCC(C)O

InChI

1S/C7H16O/c1-6(2)4-5-7(3)8/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

ZDVJGWXFXGJSIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

5-Methyl-2-hexanol is a non-crystallizable secondary alcohol and its complex relative permittivity has been measured over wide range of temperatures and pressures.

Application

5-Methyl-2-hexanol has been used as internal standard for rapid extraction of aroma compounds from grape brandies and aqueous-alcoholic wood extracts by ultrasound.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

86.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

30 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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