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3-Methyl-3-pentanol

CAS 77-74-7

3-Methyl-3-pentanol
A closer look at 3-Methyl-3-pentanol: the structure tells the story.
CAS 77-74-7 | 3-Methyl-3-pentanol
this tertiary alcohol has no hydrogen on the hydroxyl-bearing carbon, making its oxidation and acid-catalyzed reaction pathways fundamentally different from those of primary and secondary alcohols.
Published: 2026-09-10
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