3-Pentanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Pentanol is widely used as a flavoring agent. It is biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards.

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
3-Pentanol is widely used as a flavoring agent. It is biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, benzene, ethanol and diethyl ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 584-02-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00004574
• InChI Key: AQIXEPGDORPWBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-pentanol, diethyl carbinol, sec-pentanol, pentanol-3, 3-pentyl alcohol, 3-hydroxypentane, unii-x4elc182i5, 1-ethyl-1-propanol, c2h5 2choh, isoamyl alcohol primary/secondary
• PubChem CID: 11428
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77519
• IUPAC Name: pentan-3-ol
• SMILES: CCC(CC)O

• Melting Point: -8°C
• Density: 0.817
• Boiling Point: 114°C to 115°C
• Flash Point: 33°C (91°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.41
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1105
• Beilstein: 1730964
• Merck Index: 14,7120
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone,benzene,ethanol and diethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Pentanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302-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-P240-P241-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P374-P380-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber	209-526-7
RTECSNumber	SA5075000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only