(±)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol is a compound used in the synthesis of aggregation pheromone of the ambrosia beetle. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates and insect attractant.
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Applications
(+/-)-6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol is a compound used in the synthesis of aggregation pheromone of the ambrosia beetle. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates and insect attractant.
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform. Not miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only
Shui-Ling Chen; Qi-Ying Hu; Teck-Peng Loh. Highly efficient chemical kinetic resolution of bishomoallylic alcohols: synthesis of (R)-sulcatol.Organic Letters.2004, 6 (19), 3365-3367.