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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol

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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol
Names
IUPAC name
3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol
Other names
  • Tetrahydrogeraniol
  • Dihydrocitronellol
  • Dimethyl octanol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.068 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 203-374-5
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H22O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h9-11H,4-8H2,1-3H3
    Key: PRNCMAKCNVRZFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(C)CCCC(C)CCO
Properties
C10H22O
Molar mass 158.285 g·mol−1
Density 0.828 g/cm3
Boiling point 212 °C (414 °F; 485 K)
practically insoluble[1]
Solubility soluble in most fixed oils and propylene glycol
insoluble in glycerol[2]
Solubility in ethanol 1 mL in 3 mL 70% alcohol[2]
1.435-1.445[2]
Hazards
GHS labelling:[2]
GHS07: Exclamation markGHS09: Environmental hazard
Warning
H315, H319, H411
P264, P264+P265, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is a synthetically made and naturally occurring organic compound from the group of alcohols. 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol occurs naturally in citrus oils, honey, and rice (Oryza sativa).[3][4]

Properties

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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is a combustible, poorly flammable, colorless liquid with a floral odor that is practically insoluble in water.[1]

Synthesis

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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol can be obtained by hydrogenation of geraniol, citronellol, or citronellal.[5]

Usage

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3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is used as a fragrance and as an antimicrobial agent.[6]

References

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  1. 1 2 Record of 3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, accessed on 2023-02-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 PubChem. "3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  3. ↑ George A. Burdock (1997). Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. CRC Press. p. 3052. ISBN 978-0-8493-9412-6.
  4. ↑ Api, A.M.; Belsito, D.; Botelho, D.; Browne, D.; Bruze, M.; Burton, G.A.; Buschmann, J.; Dagli, M.L.; Date, M.; Dekant, W.; Deodhar, C.; Fryer, A.D.; Joshi, K.; La Cava, S.; Lapczynski, A. (December 2017). "RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, CAS Registry Number 106-21-8". Food and Chemical Toxicology. 110: S412–S420. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2017.07.039. PMID 28743523.
  5. ↑ George A. Burdock (1997). Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. CRC Press. p. 3052. ISBN 978-0-8493-9412-6.
  6. ↑ DE application 4008307, Udo Hoppe et al., "Verwendung von 3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol als antimikrobieller Wirkstoff sowie als wirksames Prinzip in antimikrobiell wirksamen kosmetischen und dermatologischen Zubereitungen", published 1991-09-19, assigned to Beiersdorf AG
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