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HomeProduct name list2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

  • CAS NO.:13254-34-7
  • Empirical Formula: C9H20O
  • Molecular Weight: 144.25
  • MDL number: MFCD00072198
  • EINECS: 236-244-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:19
2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol Structural

What is 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical properties

2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol has not yet been found in nature, is a colorless liquid with a delicate, floral odor reminiscent of freesias. It is synthesized from 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and methylmagnesium chloride by a Grignard reaction, followed by hydrogenation, and is used in floral perfume compositions.

The Uses of 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

2,?6-?Dimethyl-2-?heptanol is used in preparation and analytical study of perfumes . It is also used in preparation of 3''-ketoglycoside compounds with insect repellent effect.

Production Methods

2,6- Dimethyl-2-heptanol is prepared from the reaction of methyl heptenone and methyl magnesium halide, followed by hydrogenation.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Trade name

Dimetol® (Givaudan).

Properties of 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

Melting point: -10 °C
Boiling point: 180 °C
Density  0.81
vapor pressure  18.5Pa at 20℃
RTECS  MJ3324950
refractive index  1.425-1.427
Flash point: 63 °C
pka 15.34±0.29(Predicted)
Odor at 100.00 %. fresh dihydrolinalool floral woody citrus herbal
Water Solubility  SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
CAS DataBase Reference 13254-34-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-(13254-34-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl- (13254-34-7)

Safety information for 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol

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