1-Pentanol, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Filtered through 0.2μ filters. Suitable for spectrophotometry, chromatography

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
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄OH
• Refractive Index: 1.4103
• Quantity: 250 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: ≥99%
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Pentanol

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