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1-Pentanol, 98+%
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.
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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | -79°C |
| Density | 0.812 |
| Boiling Point | 136°C to 138°C |
| Flash Point | 49°C (120°F) |
| Odor | Mild |
| Refractive Index | 1.4103 |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)4OH |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1105 |
| Beilstein | 1730975 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H332-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H332-H315-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | 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 |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS |
| EINECSNumber | 200-752-1 |
| RTECSNumber | SB9800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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