Description

3-Methyl-1-Hexanol is a branched-chain primary alcohol with the CAS registry number 13231-81-7. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis, prized for its specific carbon chain length and hydroxyl functionality. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as in the production of specialty chemicals, plasticizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a component in creating complex, fruity, and green olfactory notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of esters, ethers, and other derivatives for various industrial applications.
• Plasticizer Production: Employed in the manufacture of certain plasticizers to modify the flexibility and processing of polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or solvent in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Solvents: Functions as a solvent or co-solvent in formulations for coatings, inks, and cleaning agents where specific evaporation rates are required.
• Lubricant Additive: Utilized as an intermediate for producing additives that enhance the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1-Hexanol
CAS No.	13231-81-7
Molecular Formula	C7H16O
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylhexan-1-ol; 3-Methyl-1-hexanol; 1-Hexanol, 3-methyl-; 3-Methylhexyl alcohol; (±)-3-Methyl-1-hexanol; Hexanol, 3-methyl-; NSC 9246; 3-Methyl-n-hexanol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-1-Hexanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.815 - 0.825
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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