5-methyl-3-heptanol
heptan-3-ol, 5-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 5-methyl-3-heptanol |
| IUPAC | 5-methylheptan-3-ol |
| CAS Number | 18720-65-5 |
| EINECS | 242-531-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H18 O |
| Molecular Weight | 130.23066000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00021920 |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.661I |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 172.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.558000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 148.00 °F. TCC ( 64.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.565 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1800 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 5-methyl-3-heptanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 5-methyl-3-heptanol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
heptan-3-ol, 5-methyl-
3-
heptanol, 5-methyl-
5-
methyl heptan-3-ol
5-
methylheptan-3-ol
PubMed:
Watching hydrogen-bonded structures in an alcohol convert from rings to chains.