Description
3-Methyl-l-pentanol has a fruity, green, slightly pungent odor.
Chemical Properties
3-Methyl-1-pentanol has a fruity, green, slightly pungent odor.
Chemical Properties
Clear colorless liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in apple, apple juice, cheese, lamb, cognac, rum, cider, sherry, fruit brandies, whiskey, grape
wines, strawberries, tomatoes, baked potatoes, starfruit, plum brandy, mango, prickly pear, Bourbon vanilla, lamb’s lettuce and
Roman chamomile oil
Uses
3-Methyl-1-pentanol, occurs naturally in Capsicum frutescens, the tabasco pepper. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as novel branched alkyl carbamates, having anticonvulsant activity.
Definition
ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is pentanol substituted by a methyl group at position 3.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 830 ppb to 1.2 ppm
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: whiskey, green, apple with an alcoholic nuance
General Description
3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a fragrance ingredient generally used in shampoos, cosmetics, toilet soaps, and non-cosmetic products like detergents and household cleaners. It is naturally found in?the Mangifera?species of the mango plant.
