Description

3-Ethyl-2-Methylpent-4-En-2-Ol is a branched, unsaturated tertiary alcohol with a unique molecular structure. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate, offering a reactive site for synthesis and functionalization in advanced organic chemistry. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for creating unique aroma chemicals and specialty scent molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-Methylpent-4-En-2-Ol
CAS No.	70760-07-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Penten-2-ol, 3-ethyl-2-methyl-; 3-Ethyl-2-methyl-4-penten-2-ol; 2-Methyl-3-ethylpent-4-en-2-ol; 2-Butanol, 2-ethyl-3-methylene-; 2-Ethyl-3-methylene-2-butanol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-2-Methylpent-4-En-2-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.435

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