6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-61 °C

Boiling point:

169 °C

Density 

0.82

refractive index 

1.3995 (estimate)

Flash point:

38 °C

pka

15.28±0.20(Predicted)

Odor

Oily-floral but rather harsh and unnatural odor of poor tenacity

Water Solubility 

Very slightly soluble in water

LogP

2.565 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

18720-66-6

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36

Safety Statements 

26

HS Code 

2905190098

6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

6-Methyl-3-heptanol is a colorless liquid. Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.

Uses

6-Methyl-3-heptanol has been used in industrial perfumes as a masking agent, because it is very inexpensive, a good solvent, and abundantly available. It also serves as a starting material for the manufacture of a number of other perfume chemicals.

Production Methods

6-Methyl-3-heptanol is produced by hydrogenation of Ethyl-isoamylketone.

Definition

ChEBI: 6-Methylheptan-3-ol is a secondary alcohol.

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