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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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About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.15
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
226-285-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1732199
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
96%
form
liquid
refractive index
n
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
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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Warning
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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
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
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