(S)-(+)-5-Methyl-1-heptanol

CAS: 57803-73-3

Ref. 3D-FM60301

Product Information

• Name: (S)-(+)-5-Methyl-1-heptanol
• Synonyms: (5S)-5-methylheptan-1-ol

Description

(S)-(+)-5-Methyl-1-heptanol is a naturally occurring chemical compound that has been found to be effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is a volatile liquid that is soluble in water. The (S)-(+)-5-Methyl-1-heptanol molecule contains a hydroxyl group, which can bind to the bacterial cell wall and inhibit the synthesis of proteins necessary for cell division. This compound also has the ability to inhibit fungal growth by binding to ergosterol, which is an important component of fungal cell membranes. The (S)-(+)-5-Methyl-1-heptanol molecule inhibits microbial growth by inhibiting protein synthesis and DNA replication.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-3-8(2)6-4-5-7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3/t8-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=KFARNLMRENFOHE-QMMMGPOBSA-N
• SMILES: CC[C@H](C)CCCCO