1-Pentanol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 71-41-0 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 71-41-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002977,MFCD00081734,MFCD01075169
• InChI Key: AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1-pentanol, amyl alcohol, n-amyl alcohol, n-pentanol, pentanol, pentyl alcohol, butylcarbinol, 1-pentyl alcohol, amylol, n-butylcarbinol
• PubChem CID: 6276
• ChEBI: CHEBI:44884
• IUPAC Name: pentan-1-ol
• SMILES: CCCCCO

• 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
• Merck Index: 14,7118
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,ether,acetone and most organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Pentanol

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only