6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL
- CAS NO.：18720-66-6
- Empirical Formula: C8H18O
- Molecular Weight: 130.23
- MDL number: MFCD00046682
- EINECS: 242-532-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:44:55
What is 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL?
Chemical properties
6-Methyl-3-heptanol is a colorless liquid. Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.
The Uses of 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL
6-Methyl-3-heptanol has been used in industrial perfumes as a masking agent, because it is very inexpensive, a good solvent, and abundantly available. It also serves as a starting material for the manufacture of a number of other perfume chemicals.
Production Methods
6-Methyl-3-heptanol is produced by hydrogenation of Ethyl-isoamylketone.
Definition
ChEBI: 6-Methylheptan-3-ol is a secondary alcohol.
Properties of 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL
| Melting point: | -61 °C |
| Boiling point: | 169 °C |
| Density | 0.82 |
| refractive index | 1.3995 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 38 °C |
| pka | 15.28±0.20(Predicted) |
| Odor | Oily-floral but rather harsh and unnatural odor of poor tenacity |
| Water Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 18720-66-6 |
Safety information for 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for 6-METHYL-3-HEPTANOL
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