3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol

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Catalog Number

ACMA00016798

Product Name

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol

Category

Polymers

Description

Liquid; OtherSolid;PelletsLargeCrystals;Solid;Solid;Colourless crystals; menthol-like camphorous odour

IUPAC Name

3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexan-1-ol

Molecular Weight

142.24g/mol

Molecular Formula

C9H18O

Canonical SMILES

CC1CC(CC(C1)(C)C)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H18O/c1-7-4-8(10)6-9(2,3)5-7/h7-8,10H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI Key

BRRVXFOKWJKTGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

195.6 °C;198 °C

Melting Point

46.55 °C;37.0 °C

Flash Point

165 °F OC

Density

0.878 @ 40 °C/20 °C

Solubility

SLIGHTLY SOL IN WATER;Insoluble in water; soluble in oils;Soluble at room temperature (in ethanol)

Application

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol serves a versatile role in various industries due to its unique properties as a secondary alcohol. This white crystalline compound is primarily recognized for its efficacy as a menthol and camphor substitute. Being soluble in most organic solvents, hydrocarbons, and oils, but insoluble in water, it is suited for diverse applications such as an antifoaming agent, component in hydraulic fluids, and a key ingredient in textile soaps. Additionally, it is instrumental in odor masking and functions as an esterification agent. In pharmaceuticals, it exhibits inhibitory activity against HMG-CoA reductase, offering potential therapeutic implications. The compound is also utilized as an additive in waxes and printing inks, highlighting its adaptability and usefulness across multiple domains.

Color/Form

LIQ

Complexity

118

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

213-268-0;212-183-6;204-122-7

Exact Mass

142.135765g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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