Pentaethylene glycol, 98+%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11429392	10 g	10g
11439392	50 g	50g
11449392	250 g	250g

Product Code. 11429392 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A10133.09

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. | CAS: 4792-15-8 | C10H22O6 | 238.28 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4792-15-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H22O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00002878
• InChI Key: JLFNLZLINWHATN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 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
• PubChem CID: 62551
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39631
• IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
• SMILES: C(COCCOCCOCCOCCO)O

• 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

Product Identifier

• Pentaethylene glycol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only