Related compounds Boiling point 121.1 °C Density 835 kg/m³ | Formula C6H14O Molar mass 102.174 g/mol Melting point -103 °C Appearance Colorless liquid | |
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2-Methyl-2-pentanol (IUPAC name: 2-methylpentan-2-ol) is an organic chemical compound. It can be added to a gas chromatograph to help distinguish between branched compounds, especially alcohols. Its presence in urine can be used to test for exposure to 2-methylpentane.
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