Description

3-Methyl-1-Penten-3-Ol is a versatile unsaturated alcohol with a branched carbon chain, serving as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a double bond, makes it a key building block for creating more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists developing specialty chemicals, flavor and fragrance components, and advanced polymer precursors.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the creation of specific aroma chemicals and synthetic flavoring agents due to its structural properties.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins, influencing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying addition reactions and creating novel molecular architectures.
• Solvent and Co-solvent: Can be utilized in specialized formulations requiring specific solvency power for organic materials.
• Lubricant Additive Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing additives that enhance the performance of industrial lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1-Penten-3-Ol
CAS No.	918-85-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-penten-3-ol; 3-Methylpent-1-en-3-ol; 1-Penten-3-ol, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-1-penten-3-ol; 3-Methylpent-1-en-3-ol; 3-Methyl-1-penten-3-ol; 3-Methyl-1-penten-3-ol (primary synonym)
EINECS	213-048-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-1-Penten-3-Ol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850 g/mL

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