Identification | More | [Name]
2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol | [CAS]
13254-34-7 | [Synonyms]
2,6-DIMETHYL-2-HEPTANOL 2,6-DIMETHYL HEPTAN-6-OL DIMETOL LOLITOL 2,6-dimethyl-2-heptano 2,6-Dimethylheptan-2-ol freesiol 2,6-dimethylheptan-1-ol 2,6-Dimethylheptane-2-ol 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl- | [EINECS(EC#)]
236-244-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C9H20O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00072198 | [Molecular Weight]
144.25 | [MOL File]
13254-34-7.mol |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol has not
yet been found in nature, is a colorless liquid with a delicate, floral odor reminiscent
of freesias. It is synthesized from 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and methylmagnesium
chloride by a Grignard reaction, followed by hydrogenation, and is used
in floral perfume compositions. | [Chemical Properties]
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID | [Uses]
2,?6-?Dimethyl-2-?heptanol is used in preparation and analytical study of perfumes . It is also used in preparation of 3''-ketoglycoside compounds with insect repellent effect. | [Production Methods]
2,6-
Dimethyl-2-heptanol is prepared from the reaction of methyl
heptenone and methyl magnesium halide, followed by
hydrogenation. | [Flammability and Explosibility]
Notclassified | [Trade name]
Dimetol® (Givaudan). |
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