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1-Pentanol, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
Specifications
Melting Point | -79°C |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 0.812 g/mL |
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 | 4 L |
UN Number | UN1105 |
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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 vapor. 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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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