1-Chloropentane

Synonym(s):Amyl chloride;Pentyl chloride

CAS NO.：543-59-9
Empirical Formula: C5H11Cl
Molecular Weight: 106.59
MDL number: MFCD00001015
EINECS: 208-846-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-20 17:10:30

What is 1-Chloropentane?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

The Uses of 1-Chloropentane

Chemical intermediate.

General Description

Clear colorless to pale yellow liquids. Flash points below 200°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as CHLOROPENTANE, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk; lower explosive level 1.4%, upper explosive level 8.6%. May be narcotic in high concentrations.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Safety Profile

Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. Moderately explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of phosgene and Cl-. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC

Purification Methods

Purify as for sec-amyl chloride. [Beilstein 1 IV 309.]

Properties of 1-Chloropentane

Melting point:	-60 °C
Boiling point:	107-108 °C (lit.)
Density	0.882 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.412(lit.)
Flash point:	52 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
solubility	alcohol: miscible(lit.)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
explosive limit	1.4-8.6%(V)
Water Solubility	practically insoluble
Merck	14,606
BRN	1696936
Dielectric constant	6.6（11℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	543-59-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Pentane, 1-chloro-(543-59-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Chloropentane (543-59-9)

Safety information for 1-Chloropentane

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.