Pinacolyl alcohol

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Pinacolyl alcohol
IUPAC name	3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol
Identifiers
CAS number	[464-07-3]
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C(C)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H14O
Molar mass	102.17476 g/mol
Density	0.8139 g/cm³
Melting point	4.8°C
Boiling point	119°C to 121°C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Pinacolyl alcohol is a common name for 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol, also known as pine alcohol. Pinacolyl alcohol's molecular formula is C₆H₁₄O and is a secondary alcohol.

Pinacolyl alcohol appears on the List of Schedule 2 substances (CWC) as a precursor for the nerve agent Soman.

[edit] See also

• Soman
• Isopropyl alcohol

[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• [1] IPCS INTOX Databank