2-isopropyl-5-methylhex-2-en-1-ol Property

Melting point:

-4.05°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

245.54°C (estimate)

Density 

0.8651 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.4452 (estimate)

solubility 

Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Somewhat soluble in Propylene glycol.

color 

A colourless liquid

Odor

Herbaceous, minty-Lavender-like taste, but rat her bitter at concentrations higher than 20 ppm.

Odor Type

herbal

LogP

3.291 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Hexen-1-ol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)- (40853-53-0)

Safety

Toxicity

Both the acute oral LD₅₀ value in rats and the acute dermal LD₅₀ value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

2-isopropyl-5-methylhex-2-en-1-ol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

Uses

This material, developed at the time when Lavandulol was still relatively expensive, offers quite refreshing notes at low cost, but it does not substitute for Lavandulol in artificial Lavender or hvandin oils. 2-isopropyl-5-methylhex-2-en-1-ol finds use in soap and detergent perfumes, room spray fragrances, etc. There is considerable difference in odor between the materials from different suppliers.

Preparation

By reduction of isodihydrolavandulyl aldehyde