(+/-)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, 98%

Description

CAS: 1569-60-4 | C8H16O | 128.215 g/mol

(±)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol is a compound used in the synthesis of aggregation pheromone of the ambrosia beetle. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates and insect attractant.

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Applications
(+/-)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol is a compound used in the synthesis of aggregation pheromone of the ambrosia beetle. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates and insect attractant.

Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform. Not miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1569-60-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.215
• MDL Number: MFCD00004561
• InChI Key: OHEFFKYYKJVVOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, sulcatol, 5-hepten-2-ol, 6-methyl, r-sulcatol, 2-methyl-2-hepten-6-ol, +/--6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, 6-methyl-hept-5-en-2-ol, r---6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-heptene, acmc-20apkw
• PubChem CID: 20745
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15833
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylhept-5-en-2-ol
• SMILES: CC(CCC=C(C)C)O

• Density: 0.84
• Boiling Point: 78°C to 80°C (15 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 67°C (152°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.448
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1720073
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Chloroform. Not miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 128.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	216-377-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only