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1,2-Pentanediol

96%

Synonym(s):

1, 2-Dihydroxypentane, 1, 2-Pentylene glycol, 4-Methyl-1 2-butanediol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
5343-92-0
Molecular Weight:
104.15
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1732199
EC Number:
226-285-3
MDL number:
MFCD00010736
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24855730
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

assay

96%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.439 (lit.)

bp

206 °C (lit.)

density

0.971 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C5H12O2/c1-2-3-5(7)4-6/h5-7H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

WCVRQHFDJLLWFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1,2-Pentanediol belongs to the class of diol monomers commonly used in the preparation of various polymers including polyesters and polyurethanes. These polymers are used in packaging, engineering plastic, textiles, cosmetics, detergents, lubricants, optical films, polyester resins, polyurethane foams, inks, adhesives, and sealants due to their desirable properties such as flexibility, durability, chemical resistance, and thermal insulation properties. 1,2-Pentanediol also finds diverse applications, serving as an organic solvent, plasticizer, surfactant, and reactant in the synthesis of various compounds.

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GHS07

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hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

230.0 °F

flash_point_c

110 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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