2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-


Chemical Name: 2-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-
CAS Number: 13254-34-7
Product Number: AG0010ST(AGN-PC-0JLUF1)
Synonyms:
MDL No: MFCD00072198
Molecular Formula: C9H20O
Molecular Weight: 144.2545

Identification/Properties


Properties
MP:
-10 °C
BP:
176.6°C at 760 mmHg
Storage:
Keep in dry area;2-8℃;
Form:
Liquid
Refractive Index:
1.425-1.427
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
144.258g/mol
XLogP3:
2.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
1
Rotatable Bond Count:
4
Exact Mass:
144.151g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
144.151g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
20.2A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
10
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
84.7
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H227-H315-H319
Precautionary Statements:
P210-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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Chemical Structure



2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol, also known as diisobutyl carbinol, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis processes. With its unique structure containing both a primary and a secondary alcohol group, this compound plays a crucial role in various reactions and transformations in organic chemistry.In chemical synthesis, 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol is frequently employed as a solvent due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds. Its dual alcohol functional groups also make it a valuable reagent in esterification reactions, where it can participate as both a reactant and a solvent, facilitating the formation of ester compounds. Additionally, the secondary alcohol group can undergo oxidation reactions to yield ketones, further expanding its utility in synthetic pathways.Moreover, the presence of two methyl groups on the carbon chain provides steric hindrance, influencing the compound's reactivity in various reactions. This steric effect can impact the selectivity of certain transformations, leading to the formation of specific products in synthetic routes.Overall, 2,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanol's versatile nature and unique structural characteristics make it a valuable component in the toolbox of chemists engaged in chemical synthesis, offering opportunities for diverse reactions and product formations.