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HomeProduct name list6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

  • CAS NO.:18720-66-6
  • Empirical Formula: C8H18O
  • Molecular Weight: 130.23
  • MDL number: MFCD00046682
  • EINECS: 242-532-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-26 17:00:16
6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL Structural

What is 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL?

Chemical properties

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

The Uses of 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

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.

Properties of 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

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
CAS DataBase Reference 18720-66-6

Safety information for 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

Signal word Warning
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Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL

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