2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol
- CAS NO.：13254-34-7
- Empirical Formula: C9H20O
- Molecular Weight: 144.25
- MDL number: MFCD00072198
- EINECS: 236-244-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:56
What is 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical properties
2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol has not yet been found in nature, is a colorless liquid with a delicate, floral odor reminiscent of freesias. It is synthesized from 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and methylmagnesium chloride by a Grignard reaction, followed by hydrogenation, and is used in floral perfume compositions.
The Uses of 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol
2,?6-?Dimethyl-2-?heptanol is used in preparation and analytical study of perfumes . It is also used in preparation of 3''-ketoglycoside compounds with insect repellent effect.
Production Methods
2,6- Dimethyl-2-heptanol is prepared from the reaction of methyl heptenone and methyl magnesium halide, followed by hydrogenation.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Trade name
Dimetol® (Givaudan).
Properties of 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol
| Melting point: | -10 °C |
| Boiling point: | 180 °C |
| Density | 0.81 |
| vapor pressure | 18.5Pa at 20℃ |
| RTECS | MJ3324950 |
| refractive index | 1.425-1.427 |
| Flash point: | 63 °C |
| pka | 15.34±0.29(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh dihydrolinalool floral woody citrus herbal |
| Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13254-34-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-(13254-34-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl- (13254-34-7) |
Safety information for 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol
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