描述
3-methylpentan-2-ol, also known as 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentane, is a member of the class of compounds known as secondary alcohols. Secondary alcohols are compounds containing a secondary alcohol functional group, with the general structure HOC(R)(R') (R,R'=alkyl, aryl). 3-methylpentan-2-ol is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-methylpentan-2-ol can be found in tea, which makes 3-methylpentan-2-ol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.