3-methyl-1-pentanol
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Surname | 3-methyl-1-pentanol | |||||||||||||||
other names |
3-methylpentan-1-ol |
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Molecular formula | C 6 H 14 O | |||||||||||||||
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Molar mass | 102.17 g mol −1 | |||||||||||||||
Physical state |
liquid |
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density |
0.82 g cm −3 |
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boiling point |
152 ° C |
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Refractive index |
1.4112 (20 ° C) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C |
3-methyl-1-pentanol is a chemical compound from the group of alkanols .
Occurrence
The compound occurs naturally in Capsicum frutescens and in the form of an ester in chamomile oil .
Extraction and presentation
3-Methyl-1-pentanol can be synthesized from sec -butylcarbinol and formaldehyde .
use
3-methyl-1-pentanol is used as an odorous substance.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e David R. Lide: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics A Ready-reference Book of Chemical and Physical Data . CRC Press, 1995, ISBN 978-0-8493-0595-5 , pp. 398 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
- ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.
- ↑ Gary Reineccius: Sourcebook of Flavors . Springer Science & Business Media, 1998, ISBN 978-0-8342-1307-4 , pp. 269 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
- ^ A b Frank C. Whitmore: Organic Chemistry, Volume One Part I: Aliphatic Compounds Part II: Alicyclic Compounds . Courier Corporation, 2012, ISBN 978-0-486-60700-9 , pp. 125 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).
- ↑ D. McGinty, J. Scognamiglio, CS Letizia, AM Api: Fragrance material review on 3-methyl-1-pentanol. In: Food Chem. Toxicol. 48 Suppl 4, 2010, pp. S93-S96, PMID 20659646 .