1-Pentanol (71-41-0) (C5H12O)

1-Pentanol (71-41-0) (C5H12O) About

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Technical profile of 1-Pentanol, a high-purity raw chemical material supplied by Triveni Chemicals for industrial manufacturing and laboratory synthesis.

1-Pentanol (also called n-Pentanol or Amyl Alcohol) is an aliphatic primary alcohol with a mild alcoholic, fusel-like odor. It appears as a colorless liquid and is moderately soluble in water, while being fully miscible with organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, and hydrocarbons. It has good chemical stability under normal conditions and is flammable in nature.

In terms of properties, 1-Pentanol exhibits medium volatility, good solvent power, and is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It can participate in esterification and oxidation reactions, making it useful in chemical manufacturing processes.

Regarding uses and applications, 1-Pentanol is widely used in the chemical industry as a solvent for resins, dyes, and coatings. It is also used in the production of plasticizers, esters, and lubricants. Additionally, it finds application in the fragrance industry as a raw material for ester synthesis and in laboratory and industrial chemical synthesis as an intermediate.