3-Methyl-3-buten-1-ol

• CAT Number: R042993
• CAS Number: 763-32-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight: 86.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-3-buten-1-ol; 2-Methyl-1-buten-4-ol; 2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-1-butene; 3-Isopentenyl alcohol; 3-Methyl-3-buten-1-ol; 3-Methyl-3-butene-1-ol; 3-Methyl-3-butenol; 3-Methylenebutan-1-ol; 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-butene; Isobutenylcarbinol; Isoprenol; Is
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O/c1-5(2)3-4-6/h6H,1,3-4H2,2H3
• InChIKey: CPJRRXSHAYUTGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)CCO

3-Methyl-3-buten-1-ol(CAT: R042993), also known as prenol or 3-methylbut-3-en-1-ol, is an unsaturated primary alcohol featuring a terminal hydroxyl group and an isoprenoid-like structure. Widely used as a building block in the synthesis of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals, it mimics naturally occurring terpenoid substructures. The compound’s allylic alcohol functionality allows for versatile chemical modifications, including esterification, oxidation, and coupling reactions. It is commonly employed in the biosynthesis of isoprenoid derivatives and as a flavor intermediate in food chemistry. With its pleasant odor and reactivity, 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol is a key compound in industrial organic synthesis and natural product chemistry.