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4-methyl-1-Pentanol

Item No. 18446

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Technical Information
Formal Name
4-methyl-1-pentanol
CAS Number
626-89-1
Synonyms
  • Isohexanol
  • Isohexyl Alcohol
  • NSC 91492
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
Formula Weight
102.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 50 mg/mLDMSO: 50 mg/mLEthanol: 50 mg/mLPBS (pH 7.2): 1.4 mg/mL
SMILES
CC(CCCO)C
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C6H14O/c1-6(2)4-3-5-7/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
PCWGTDULNUVNBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    4-methyl-1-Pentanol is a branched chain primary alcohol found in wine and produced during fermentation.1 As a volatile compound it is reported to have a nutty odor. It is also used in cosmetic compounds for its antimicrobial effects.2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Tsakiris, A., Koutinas, A.A., Psarianos, C., et al. A new process for wine production by penetration of yeast in uncrushed frozen grapes. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 162(4), 1109-1121 (2010).

    2. Dekic, M.S., Radulovic, N., Randelovic, V.N., et al. Essential oils and diethyl ether extracts of Serbian Xeranthemum cylindraceum and X. annum: Chemical composition, antimicrobial activity, and chemotaxonomic implications. Chem. Biodivers. 12(9), 1378-1397 (2015).