Showing metabocard for 3-methyl-1-pentanol (MMDBc0033460)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-11-19 04:49:33 UTC
Update Date
2022-08-31 22:36:15 UTC
MiMeDB ID
MMDBc0033460
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
3-methyl-1-pentanol
Description
(±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol, also known as 3-ethylbutanol or 3-methyl-(+/-)-1-pentanol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl). (±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. Thus, (±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol is considered to be a fatty alcohol lipid molecule. (±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. (±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol is a cocoa, cognac, and fruity tasting compound. (±)-3-Methyl-1-pentanol has been detected, but not quantified, in cornmints.
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