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1,4-Pentanediol

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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
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24851635
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
210-973-5
MDL number:
MFCD00004560
Assay:
99%
Form:
liquid
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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.)

functional group

hydroxyl

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

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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194182-5G04061838761118