4-methyl-3-hexanol

• CAT Number: H000005
• CAS Number: 615-29-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H16O
• Molecular Weight: 116.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-methylhexan-3-ol;2-Ethyl-3-pentanol, 4-Methylhexan-3-ol, 3-Hexanol, 4-methyl-, 3-Methyl-4-hexanol, 4-METHYL-3-HEXANOL, NSC91500, MolPort-003-910-334, CID11991, EINECS 210-419-2, 615-29-2
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylhexan-3-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16O/c1-4-6(3)7(8)5-2/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: NZPGYIBESMMUFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C)C(CC)O

4-Methyl-3-hexanol (Cat No.: H000005) is a branched-chain secondary alcohol with the molecular formula C7H16O. It features a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon of a hexane chain, which also has a methyl substituent on the fourth carbon. This compound is a colorless liquid with moderate volatility and a faint odor, commonly used in organic synthesis, chemical research, and potentially in fragrance or flavor formulations. Like other alcohols, it may exhibit typical solvent properties and should be handled with standard safety precautions.