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Pentaethylene glycol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number p-4408455
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4792-15-8
C10H22O6
238.28
MFCD00002878
JLFNLZLINWHATN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
pentaethylene glycol, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol, pentaethyleneglycol, pentaglycol, ho ch2ch2o 5h, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradocane-1,14-diol, 2-2-2-2-2-hydroxyethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethanol, dsstox_cid_7579, dsstox_rid_78510, dsstox_gsid_27579
62551
CHEBI:39631
2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
C(COCCOCCOCCOCCO)O
4792-15-8
C10H22O6
238.28
MFCD00002878
JLFNLZLINWHATN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
pentaethylene glycol, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol, pentaethyleneglycol, pentaglycol, ho ch2ch2o 5h, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradocane-1,14-diol, 2-2-2-2-2-hydroxyethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethanol, dsstox_cid_7579, dsstox_rid_78510, dsstox_gsid_27579
62551
CHEBI:39631
2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
C(COCCOCCOCCOCCO)O

Description

Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.

Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.

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
Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Density 1.126 g/mL
Boiling Point 338°C to 340°C
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Assay Percent Range >98%
Refractive Index 1.462
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 1635593
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 238.28
Chemical Name or Material Pentaethylene glycol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 225-341-4
RTECSNumber RZ2670000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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