CAS 73127-86-3

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenamide

Description:

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenamide is an organic compound characterized by its amide functional group and a carbon chain that includes a double bond. It features a total of eight carbon atoms, with two methyl groups located at the 3rd and 7th positions of the chain, contributing to its branched structure. The presence of the double bond at the 6th position indicates that it is an unsaturated compound, which can influence its reactivity and physical properties. This compound is likely to be a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature, exhibiting a characteristic odor typical of amides. Its solubility in organic solvents is expected to be high, while its solubility in water may be limited due to the hydrophobic nature of the carbon chain. 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenamide may have applications in organic synthesis, potentially serving as an intermediate in the production of various chemical products. As with many amides, it may also exhibit biological activity, although specific biological properties would require further investigation.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₉NO

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H19NO/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10(11)12/h5,9H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3,(H2,11,12)

InChI key: InChIKey=PUGXASHPRMOMNU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCC=C(C)C)(CC(N)=O)C

Synonyms:

• 6-Octenamide, 3,7-dimethyl-
• 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenamide
• Citronellamide