5-Methyl-2-hexanol

CAS: 627-59-8

Ref. 3D-AAA62759

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methyl-2-hexanol
• Synonyms: (2R)-5-methylhexan-2-ol, (2S)-5-methylhexan-2-ol, 1,4-Dimethyl-1-pentanol, 2-Hexanol, 5-methyl-, 5-Methylhexan-2-Ol, Isopentyl methyl carbinol~Methyl isoamyl carbinol
• CAS: 627-59-8

Description

5-Methyl-2-hexanol is a gas sensor that is used to detect hydrogen gas. It has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of the enzyme catalase, which is involved in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. 5-Methyl-2-hexanol has also been found to be an effective solvent for the extraction of carotenoids from plant tissues and can be used as a chromatographic stationary phase with other solvents. 5-Methyl-2-hexanol reacts with primary alcohols, aldehydes, and ethyl esters to produce profiles that are characteristic of each substance.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 116.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%