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3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE

CAS No.
Chemical Name:
3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE
Synonyms
3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE
CBNumber:
CB11407269
Molecular Formula:
C9H18O2
Molecular Weight:
158.23802
MDL Number:
MOL File:
Mol file
Last updated:2024-06-27 14:31:56

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE Properties

color Colorless oily liquid
Odor Musty-herbaceous, sweet. slightly earthy odor
Water Solubility Almost insolubls in water
FDA UNII 9O1364HRDW

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless oily liquid. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Uses

3-HYDROXYMETHYL-2 -OCTANONE finds some use in soap perfumes as a blender and fortifier for Lavender and other herbaceous fragrance types.

Synthesis

3-Hydroxymethyl-2-octanone is produced by condensation of Methyl hexyl ketone with Formaldehyde, followed by hydrogenation.

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-OCTANONE