3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol

CAS: 107-74-4

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Product Information

• Name: 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group. It is the main component of the chemical substance hydroxycitronellal and is used in perfumery as a fragrance. 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol can be found in urine samples at concentrations of up to 1 ng/mL. The 3D structure of 3,7-dimethyloctane-1,7-diol has been determined using high resolution electron microscopy and cryogenic electron microscopy. The compound has a planar shape with three methyl groups on one side and one on the other. It can be synthesized from ethyl formate in two steps by reacting it with 3-nitrophthalic anhydride followed by reduction with sodium borohydride. This compound can also be found in natural sources such as human metabolism, terpenes (such as methyl anthranil

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%