Description

6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-Ol is a versatile, naturally occurring unsaturated alcohol with a characteristic green, earthy, and slightly mushroom-like aroma. This compound matters as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex scent and taste profiles. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated, high-value consumer products.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating green, earthy, and mushroom accords in fine perfumery, personal care products, and household cleaners.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to impart fresh, vegetable-like, and herbal notes in food and beverage formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Agrochemicals: Potential use in the synthesis of pheromones or other bioactive compounds for crop protection.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying terpene chemistry and olfaction.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-Ol
CAS No.	51500-48-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hepten-2-ol, 6-methyl-; 6-Methylhept-3-en-2-ol; (E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-ol; (Z)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-ol; Mushroom alcohol (related); Leaf alcohol (isomer); A common component in mushroom aroma.
EINECS	257-236-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and olfactory profile consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer ratio, and physical properties are provided and 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 at 15-25°C. This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomer Ratio (GC)	Specified upon request
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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