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Also known as FEMA 3351

3-Hexanol (IUPAC name: hexan-3-ol; also called ethyl propyl carbinol) is an organic chemical compound. It occurs naturally in the flavor and aroma of plants such as pineapple and is used as a food additive to add flavor.

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102.104
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canonical SMILES
CCCC(CC)O
chemical formula
C₆H₁₄O
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3-Hexanol
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3-Hexanol (IUPAC name: hexan-3-ol; also called ethyl propyl carbinol) is an organic chemical compound. It occurs naturally in the flavor and aroma of plants such as pineapple and is used as a food additive to add flavor.

== Reactions == 3-Hexanol can be synthesized by the hydroboration of unsaturated hexane compounds such as 3-hexyne.

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