Description

Diisopropyl Methyl Carbinol is a versatile branched-chain alcohol with significant utility as a high-value chemical intermediate. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules, offering advantages in reaction selectivity and product performance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop advanced formulations and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance is required to modulate biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating complex, musky, or woody scent and flavor molecules.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated to alter the physical properties of polymers, such as flexibility, glass transition temperature, and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including esterifications and etherifications, as a bulky alcohol component.
• Solvent for Specialty Applications: Used in formulations requiring a high-boiling, non-polar solvent with specific solvation properties.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: A starting material for producing esters that enhance lubricant performance or fuel properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisopropyl Methyl Carbinol
CAS No.	1331-40-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethyl-3-pentanol; 3-Pentanol, 2,4-dimethyl-; Diisopropylcarbinol; Methyl diisopropyl carbinol; 2,4-Dimethylpentan-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentane; NSC 66484
EINECS	215-562-5

Quality Control

Our Diisopropyl Methyl Carbinol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Density (20°C)	0.810 - 0.830 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 140 - 145 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.