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W376205

3-Methyl-1-pentanol

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-ethyl-4-butanol, 3-ethyl-1-butanol, 3-methylpentan-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
589-35-5
Molecular Weight:
102.17
FEMA Number:
3762
Council of Europe no.:
10275
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901873
Flavis number:
2.115
EC Number:
209-644-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002937
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1718979
Organoleptic:
chocolate; green; wine-like
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

bp

151-152 °C (lit.)

density

0.823 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

chocolate; green; wine-like

SMILES string

CCC(C)CCO

InChI

1S/C6H14O/c1-3-6(2)4-5-7/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

IWTBVKIGCDZRPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a fragrance ingredient generally used in shampoos, cosmetics, toilet soaps, and non-cosmetic products like detergents and household cleaners. It is naturally found in the Mangifera species of the mango plant.

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GHS02,GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

140.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

60 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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