3-METHYL-1-PENTANOL

Description

3-Methyl-l-pentanol has a fruity, green, slightly pungent odor.

Chemical properties

Clear colorless liquid

Chemical properties

3-Methyl-1-pentanol has a fruity, green, slightly pungent odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in apple, apple juice, cheese, lamb, cognac, rum, cider, sherry, fruit brandies, whiskey, grape wines, strawberries, tomatoes, baked potatoes, starfruit, plum brandy, mango, prickly pear, Bourbon vanilla, lamb’s lettuce and Roman chamomile oil

The Uses of 3-METHYL-1-PENTANOL

3-Methyl-1-pentanol, occurs naturally in Capsicum frutescens, the tabasco pepper. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as novel branched alkyl carbamates, having anticonvulsant activity.

Definition

ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is pentanol substituted by a methyl group at position 3.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 830 ppb to 1.2 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: whiskey, green, apple with an alcoholic nuance

General Description

3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a fragrance ingredient generally used in shampoos, cosmetics, toilet soaps, and non-cosmetic products like detergents and household cleaners. It is naturally found in?the Mangifera?species of the mango plant.