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01-5290

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1-Pentanol

SAJ special grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

n-Amyl alcohol, Pentyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4OH
CAS Number:
71-41-0
Molecular Weight:
88.15
Beilstein:
1730975
EC Number:
200-752-1
MDL number:
MFCD00002977
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
329747322

grade

SAJ special grade

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 13.6 °C)
1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

10 %, 100 °F

availability

available only in Japan

refractive index

n20/D 1.409 (lit.)

pH

7

bp

136-138 °C (lit.)

mp

−78 °C (lit.)

density

0.811 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCO

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H315,H318,H332,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - 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)

120.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

49 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

01-5290-5-500ML-J:

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