2-Ethyl-5-hexen-1-ol

• CAT Number: R018073
• CAS Number: 270594-13-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O
• Molecular Weight: 128.215
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-5-hexen-1-ol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhex-5-en-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h3,8-9H,1,4-7H2,2H3
• InChIKey: SKGWHSIXVYWAOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(CCC=C)CO

2-Ethyl-5-hexen-1-ol is an organic compound. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor, commonly used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent in perfumes, cosmetics, and food products. This compound is synthesized through chemical processes and possesses a structure that includes a double bond between carbon atoms 5 and 6, along with an ethyl group attached to carbon 2 of the chain.