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1,4-Pentanediol

99%

Synonym(s):

(±)-1,4-Pentanediol, 1,4-Dihydroxy-1-methylbutane, 1,4-Dihydroxypentane, 2,5-Pentanediol, 4-Hydroxy-1-pentanol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)(CH2)3OH
CAS Number:
626-95-9
Molecular Weight:
104.15
EC Number:
210-973-5
MDL number:
MFCD00004560
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24851635
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

bp

72-73 °C/0.03 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.986 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(O)CCCO

InChI

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

InChI key

GLOBUAZSRIOKLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1,4-Pentanediol on dehydration in water at 573K yields five-membered ether, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran.

Application

1,4-Pentanediol was used in the preparation of poly(ortho ester).

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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