2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL
- CAS NO.:105-30-6
- Empirical Formula: C6H14O
- Molecular Weight: 102.17
- MDL number: MFCD00004745
- EINECS: 203-285-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
The Uses of 2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL
Solvent, intermediate.
Production Methods
2-Methyl-1-pentanol is prepared by the aldol condensation of propionaldehyde and subsequent hydrogenation of the intermediate 2-methyl-2-pentanol. Commercially, the methyl- 1-pentanols are rarely used alone but as amixture.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 77, p. 6052, 1955 DOI: 10.1021/ja01627a077
General Description
Nonaqueous lipase-catalyzed kinetic resolution of racemic 2-methyl-1-pentanol in a continuously operated fixed bed reactor has been reported. Molar excess enthalpies of binary mixtures of 2-methyl-1-pentanol with n-hexane and its isomers has been measured in a flow microcalorimeter.
Hazard
Moderate fire risk.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A skin and severe eye irritant. Human systemic irritant by inhalation. A flammable liquid; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use Con, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits smoke and acrid fumes.
Purification Methods
Dry the 1-pentanol with Na2SO4 and distil it. [Beilstein 1 IV 1713.]
Properties of 2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL
Melting point: | -48.42°C (estimate) |
Boiling point: | 148 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.824 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | 123 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
form | Liquid |
pka | 15.05±0.10(Predicted) |
color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
explosive limit | 9.6% |
Water Solubility | 5.96g/L(25 ºC) |
BRN | 1718974 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 105-30-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Methyl-1-pentanol (105-30-6) |
Safety information for 2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-METHYL-1-PENTANOL
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