2-METHYL-3-HEXANOL Property

Melting point:

-30.45°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

141-143 °C765 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.821 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.421(lit.)

Flash point:

105 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

form 

clear liquid

pka

15.17±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

LogP

2.055 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

617-29-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16

RIDADR 

UN 1987 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2905.19.9090

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

2-METHYL-3-HEXANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID

Uses

2-Methyl-3-hexanol is used in method and device for preparing volatile aroma components in natural products.