3methylhexan2ol

3-methylhexan-2-ol is an organic chemical compound. It is a secondary alcohol with the chemical formula C7H16O. The molecule consists of a six-carbon chain (hexane) with a methyl group attached to the third carbon and a hydroxyl group attached to the second carbon. As a secondary alcohol, the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group is bonded to two other carbon atoms. It is a chiral molecule, meaning it exists as two stereoisomers, R-3-methylhexan-2-ol and S-3-methylhexan-2-ol, which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.

This compound can be synthesized through various organic reactions, such as the reduction of 3-methylhexan-2-one. Its physical properties include being a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic odor. Like other alcohols, it is soluble in many organic solvents. Its specific applications and widespread industrial uses are not extensively documented compared to simpler alcohols. It may find use in research laboratories or as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Information regarding its toxicity and environmental impact is generally assessed based on its structural similarity to other branched-chain alcohols.