5-Methylhexanol

CAS: 627-98-5

Ref. 3D-FM25853

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methylhexanol
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-1-hexanol, 1-Hexanol, 5-methyl-, 5-Methylhexan-1-ol, Isoheptan-1-Ol

Description

5-Methylhexanol is a glycol ether that has a chloride group attached to the hydroxyl group. It is soluble in water and reacts with metals in the form of organometallic compounds. 5-Methylhexanol has been shown to inhibit the growth of endophytic fungus, which are fungi that live on plants without causing any harm. In addition, this compound can be used as a solvent for polyvinyl, which is a type of plastic. 5-Methylhexanol can also be used as a chemical intermediate for the production of other chemicals such as cyclohexanone or fatty acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 116.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16O/c1-7(2)5-3-4-6-8/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZVHAANQOQZVVFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCCO