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8.07502

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Pentanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

3-Pentanol, Diethyl carbinol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C2H5)2CHOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
209-526-7

vapor pressure

11.69 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

360 °C

potency

1870 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
2066 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.2-8 % (v/v)

bp

115-116 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-8 °C

transition temp

flash point 33 °C

solubility

55 g/L

density

0.82 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-3-5(6)4-2/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

AQIXEPGDORPWBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

3-Pentanol for synthesis. CAS No. 584-02-1, EC Number 209-526-7.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.820 - 0.821
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

93.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

34 °C - closed cup


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