3-methyl-1-pentanol

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Structural formula
Structural formula of 3-methyl-1-pentanol
Simplified structural formula without stereochemistry
General
Surname 3-methyl-1-pentanol
other names

3-methylpentan-1-ol

Molecular formula C 6 H 14 O
External identifiers / databases
CAS number
  • 589-35-5 (unspec.)
  • 42072-39-9 (S-shape)
ECHA InfoCard 100,008,769
PubChem 11508
ChemSpider 11024
Wikidata Q3278324
properties
Molar mass 102.17 g mol −1
Physical state

liquid

density

0.82 g cm −3

boiling point

152 ° C

solubility
  • practically insoluble in water
  • soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether
Refractive index

1.4112 (20 ° C)

safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling
no classification available
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

Paprika ( Capsicum frutescens )

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

  1. ↑ 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).
  2. ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.
  3. ↑ Gary Reineccius: Sourcebook of Flavors . Springer Science & Business Media, 1998, ISBN 978-0-8342-1307-4 , pp. 269 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
  4. ^ 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).
  5. ↑ 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 .