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1,2-Pentanediol

  • CAS NO.:5343-92-0
  • Empirical Formula: C5H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 104.15
  • MDL number: MFCD00010736
  • EINECS: 226-285-3
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-13 18:13:23
1,2-Pentanediol Structural

What is 1,2-Pentanediol?

Description

1,2-Pentanediol, also known as 1,2-dihydroxypentane, is a colorless and odorless liquid which is miscible with water and polar organic solvents. It is a chiral molecule with one stereocenter. The compound is usually made by treating a mixture of 1-pentene and formic acid with hydrogen peroxide at<100 ℃. An optically active R-enantiomer of 1,2-pentanediol can be prepared by fermentation.

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW OILY LIQUID

The Uses of 1,2-Pentanediol

1,2-Pentanediol is used in synthesizing quinoxalines from biomass-derived glycols. Also used in the synthesis of propiconazole (P770100) a fungicide as well as other antifungals.

The Uses of 1,2-Pentanediol

pentylene glycol is an alcohol with humectant and anti-bacterial properties.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of 1,2-Pentanediol

Melting point: 50.86°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 206 °C (lit.)
Density  0.971 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  1.5Pa at 20℃
refractive index  n20/D 1.439(lit.)
Flash point: 104 °C
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 14.49±0.20(Predicted)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility  miscible
BRN  1732199
CAS DataBase Reference 5343-92-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,2-Pentanediol (5343-92-0)

Safety information for 1,2-Pentanediol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 1,2-Pentanediol

InChIKey WCVRQHFDJLLWFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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