Description

3,3-Dimethyl-1-Hexanol CAS NO 10524-70-6 is a branched-chain primary alcohol, valued as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring a tertiary carbon adjacent to the hydroxyl-bearing primary carbon, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific steric and functional properties. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where sterically hindered alcohol groups are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, where its alkyl chain can be incorporated to modify lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for esters and other derivatives used in the creation of specialty aromatic compounds with unique olfactory profiles.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed as a chain terminator or functional monomer to introduce branching and alter the physical properties of polymers, such as flexibility and glass transition temperature.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Utilized to synthesize esters that function as high-performance synthetic lubricants or anti-wear additives for industrial and automotive applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and the preparation of ethers or halogenated derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-1-Hexanol
CAS No.	10524-70-6
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexanol, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethylhexan-1-ol; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-hexyl alcohol; 3,3-Dimethylhexanol; 3,3-Dimethylhexyl alcohol; NSC 66496; 3,3-Dimethyl-n-hexanol
EINECS	234-083-5

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-1-Hexanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.820 - 0.830

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