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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
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24855730
EC Number:
226-285-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1732199
MDL number:
MFCD00010736

Product Name

1,2-Pentanediol, 96%

InChI key

WCVRQHFDJLLWFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

CCCC(O)CO

assay

96%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.439 (lit.)

bp

206 °C (lit.)

density

0.971 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Quality Level

100

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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

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

230.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

110 °C - closed cup

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