2-Methyl-2-pentanol - ≥96% , CAS No.590-36-3

CAS: 590-36-3 Cat. No.: M158747 Formula: C6H14O Molecular Weight: 102.18 Beilstein Registry Number: 1718950 EC Number: 209-681-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥96%
Synonyms
DTXSID4060440 | AKOS009156538 | EN300-61549 | UN 2560 | 1,1-Dimethylbutanol | 2-METHYL-2-AMYL ALCOHOL | 2-Methylpentan-2-ol [UN2560] [Flammable liquid] | M1178 | Dimethyl propyl carbinol | Methyl-2 pentanol-2 | 2-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99% | 2-Hydroxy-2-meth
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Why this grade

≥96% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 15 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

2-Methyl-2-pentanol is a metabolite found in the urine of rats exposed to methylpentane.
2-Methyl-2-pentanol has been used to study its antagonist activity. It reacts with a second target site to alter the spatial relation between the hydrophobic agonist binding site and the allosteric site.

Specifications

Synonyms
DTXSID4060440 | AKOS009156538 | EN300-61549 | UN 2560 | 1,1-Dimethylbutanol | 2-METHYL-2-AMYL ALCOHOL | 2-Methylpentan-2-ol [UN2560] [Flammable liquid] | M1178 | Dimethyl propyl carbinol | Methyl-2 pentanol-2 | 2-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99% | 2-Hydroxy-2-meth
Specifications & Purity
≥96%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice,FedEx DG Service
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥96%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles
CCCC(C)(C)O
IUPAC Name
2-methylpentan-2-ol
InChIKey
WFRBDWRZVBPBDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C6H14O/c1-4-5-6(2,3)7/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3
Isomeric SMILES
CCCC(C)(C)O
WGK Germany
3
UN Number
2560
Packing Group
III
Molecular Weight
102.18
Beilstein
1718950
Reaxy-Rn
1718951
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1718951&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassAlcohols and polyols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentTertiary alcohols
Alternative Parents Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Tertiary alcohol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tertiary alcohols. These are compounds in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom R3COH (R not H ).
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
C2620315Certificate of AnalysisApr 02, 2026 M158747
C2620312Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2026 M158747
C2620313Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2026 M158747
C2620316Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2026 M158747
Chemical and Physical Properties
Refractive Index1.41
Flash Point(°F)86°F
Flash Point(°C)30℃
Boil Point(°C)120-122℃
Melt Point(°C)-103℃
Molecular Weight102.170 g/mol
XLogP31.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass102.104 Da
Monoisotopic Mass102.104 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity48.100
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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