Description

3,3-Dimethyl-1-Pentanol is a branched-chain primary alcohol with the CAS number 19264-94-9. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its specific steric and electronic properties derived from its unique tertiary butyl group. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients, fragrances, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, leveraging its structure to modulate pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for creating esters and other derivatives with specific olfactory profiles.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and resins, where its branched structure can influence polymer properties like flexibility and glass transition temperature.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a nucleophile or a protected alcohol group in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Precursor: Used to synthesize additives that improve the performance and stability of lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-1-Pentanol
CAS No.	19264-94-9
Molecular Formula	C7H16O
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylpentan-1-ol; 1-Pentanol, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-pentyl alcohol; 3,3-Dimethylamyl alcohol; 3,3-Dimethylpentanol; tert-Butyl ethyl carbinol
EINECS	242-928-5

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-1-Pentanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 2-25°C.

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)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.82 - 0.84 g/mL

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