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1-Pentanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13093AP
Description
1-Pentanol is used as a key starting material in the production of dichloro-acetic acid pentyl ester, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, di-n-penyl ether (DNPE), pentyl butyrate and amyl acetate. As a solvent, it is used for coating CDs and DVDs. It has been considered to be a replacement for gasoline and diesel fuels due to its combustion properties. Further, it is used as a reagent to prepare derivatives of ferulic acid and caffeic acid, which shows anticancer properties.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications1-Pentanol is used as a key starting material in the production of dichloro-acetic acid pentyl ester, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, di-n-penyl ether (DNPE), pentyl butyrate and amyl acetate. As a solvent, it is used for coating CDs and DVDs. It has been considered to be a replacement for gasoline and diesel fuels due to its combustion properties. Further, it is used as a reagent to prepare derivatives of ferulic acid and caffeic acid, which shows anticancer properties.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone and most organic solvents.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, strong acids, halides and aldehydes.
Specifications
1-Pentanol | |
-79°C | |
136°C to 138°C | |
Mild | |
1.4103 | |
MFCD00002977,MFCD00081734,MFCD01075169 | |
UN1105 | |
14,7118 | |
Miscible with water,alcohol,ether,acetone and most organic solvents. | |
CCCCCO | |
88.15 | |
CHEBI:44884 | |
≥98% |
71-41-0 | |
0.812 | |
49°C (120°F) | |
C5H12O | |
CH3(CH2)4OH | |
500 mL | |
1730975 | |
1-pentanol, amyl alcohol, n-amyl alcohol, n-pentanol, pentanol, pentyl alcohol, butylcarbinol, 1-pentyl alcohol, amylol, n-butylcarbinol | |
AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
pentan-1-ol | |
6276 | |
88.15 |
Chemical Identifiers
71-41-0 | |
88.15 | |
AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6276 | |
pentan-1-ol |
C5H12O | |
MFCD00002977,MFCD00081734,MFCD01075169 | |
1-pentanol, amyl alcohol, n-amyl alcohol, n-pentanol, pentanol, pentyl alcohol, butylcarbinol, 1-pentyl alcohol, amylol, n-butylcarbinol | |
CHEBI:44884 | |
CCCCCO |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H332-H315-H335
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H315-H319-H332-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber : 200-752-1
RTECSNumber : SB9800000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only