P8017

2-Pentanol

98%

• Synonym(s): (±)-2-Pentanol, sec-amyl alcohol, sec-Pentyl alcohol, Methyl propyl carbinol
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH(OH)CH₃
• CAS Number: 6032-29-7
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• Beilstein: 1718819
• EC Number: 227-907-6
• MDL number: MFCD00004579
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24898901
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 3 (vs air)
• Assay: 98%
• autoignition temp.: 649 °F
• expl. lim.: 9 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.406 (lit.)
• bp: 118-119 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCC(C)O
• InChI: 1S/C5H12O/c1-3-4-5(2)6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: JYVLIDXNZAXMDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

2-Pentanol is a secondary alcohol that can be used as:

• A hydrogen donor in the synthesis of methyl furan via catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural over a ruthenium/ruthenium oxide/carbon catalyst.
• A reagent in one-pot synthesis of brominated derivatives of 1,3-dioxolane.
• A solvent for the synthesis of organic molecules such as 2, 4-diaminopyrimidines and 4-aza-podophyllotoxins.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315,H319,H332,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 93.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 34 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves