2-Methyl-3-pentanol

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2-Methyl-3-pentanol Structure
2-Methyl-3-pentanol structure
Common Name 2-Methyl-3-pentanol
CAS Number 565-67-3 Molecular Weight 102.175
Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 126.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H14O Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 46.1±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02
GHS02
Signal Word Warning

 Names

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Name 2-methylpentan-3-ol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 126.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H14O
Molecular Weight 102.175
Flash Point 46.1±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 102.104462
PSA 20.23000
LogP 1.57
Vapour Pressure 5.4±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.412
InChIKey ISTJMQSHILQAEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(O)C(C)C

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
SA7400000
CHEMICAL NAME :
3-Pentanol, 2-methyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
565-67-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1718952
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H14-O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
102.20
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QY2&Y1&1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
320 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#03032

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS02
GHS02
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H226
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases R10;R37
Safety Phrases S23-S24/25
RIDADR UN 1987 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS SA7400000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 3

 Synthetic Route

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 Articles1

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

2-Methyl-3-pentanol
2-Methylpentan-3-ol
2-methyl-pentan-3-ol
4-methyl-3-pentanol
EINECS 209-286-3
MFCD00004567
3-Pentanol,2-methyl
Ethyl isopropyl carbinol
Propanol,1-isopropyl

 2-Methyl-3-pentanol | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: The English name of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is 2-methylpentan-3-ol.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: CAS number of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is 565-67-3.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: SMILES notation of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is CCC(O)C(C)C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: Molecular formula of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is C6H14O.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: InChIKey of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is ISTJMQSHILQAEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: Boiling point of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is 126.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: Safety information for 2-methylpentan-3-ol: S23-S24/25.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: Molecular weight of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is 102.175.
Q: What English synonyms does 2-methylpentan-3-ol have?
A: English synonyms of 2-methylpentan-3-ol: 2-Methyl-3-pentanol, 2-Methylpentan-3-ol, 2-methyl-pentan-3-ol, 4-methyl-3-pentanol, EINECS 209-286-3, MFCD00004567, 3-Pentanol,2-methyl, Ethyl isopropyl carbinol, Propanol,1-isopropyl.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methylpentan-3-ol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methylpentan-3-ol is 20.23000.

 2-Methyl-3-pentanolfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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