1,5-Pentanediol, 97%

Description

CAS: 111-29-5 | C5H12O2 | 104.15 g/mol

1,5-Pentanediol is used as a plasticizer in cellulose products and adhesives. It is used as a brake fluid additive. It reacts with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran to get 5-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy-pentan-1-ol. It is also used to prepare polyesters for emulsifying agents and resin intermediates. Further, it is used in ink, toner and colorant products. In addition to this, it is used in brake fluid compositions.

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.

Applications
1,5-Pentanediol is used as a plasticizer in cellulose products and adhesives. It is used as a brake fluid additive. It reacts with 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran to get 5-tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy-pentan-1-ol. It is also used to prepare polyesters for emulsifying agents and resin intermediates. Further, it is used in ink, toner and colorant products. In addition to this, it is used in brake fluid compositions.

Solubility
Miscible with water, methanol, ethanol and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, chloroformates and reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-29-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002978
• InChI Key: ALQSHHUCVQOPAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,5-pentanediol, 1,5-dihydroxypentane, pentylene glycol, pentamethylene glycol, 1,5-pentylene glycol, 1,5 pentanediol, 1,5-pentamethylene glycol, alpha,omega-pentanediol, unii-07uxz0scst, 1,5-pentandiol
• PubChem CID: 8105
• IUPAC Name: pentane-1,5-diol
• SMILES: OCCCCCO

• Melting Point: -16°C
• Density: 0.992
• Boiling Point: 241°C to 242°C
• Flash Point: 129°C (264°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Linear Formula: HO(CH₂)₅OH
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1560130
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7117
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,methanol,ethanol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 104.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,5-Pentanediol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	203-854-4
RTECSNumber	SA0480000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only