Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:57:47 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:02 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033658
Metabolite Identification
Common NameIsooctanol
DescriptionIsooctanol is a branched-chain alcohol belonging to the class of aliphatic alcohols. Its chemical structure features a long hydrocarbon chain with a hydroxyl (-OH) group, which contributes to its solubility properties and reactivity in various chemical processes. Isooctanol is involved in several industrial applications, including the synthesis of diisooctyl adipate (DOA) through an ester-exchange method, where it serves as a reactant alongside dimethyl adipate (PMID:40041382 ). The optimization of this reaction has been studied, revealing that specific conditions such as catalyst dosage and molar ratios significantly impact the ester exchange rate (PMID:40041382 ). Additionally, isooctanol is used in solvent extraction processes, demonstrating compatibility with kerosene without forming precipitates (PMID:39346522 ). In biological contexts, isooctanol produced by myxobacteria has been shown to induce the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in pathogenic fungi, leading to cell apoptosis (PMID:38260911 ). Furthermore, it has been identified as a salivary metabolite associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and exhibits antifungal activity against various pathogens (PMID:37760495 , PMID:32539966 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
6-Methyl-1-heptanolChEBI
6-MethylheptanolChEBI
Molecular FormulaC8H18O
Average Mass130.2279
Monoisotopic Mass130.135765198
IUPAC Name6-methylheptan-1-ol
Traditional Nameisooctyl alcohol
CAS Registry Number26952-21-6
SMILES
CC(C)CCCCCO
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H18O/c1-8(2)6-4-3-5-7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyBWDBEAQIHAEVLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N