1-Pentanol ACS

1-Pentanol ACS is a clear liquid characterized by a unique scent. This organic compound has the chemical formula C5H12O and is categorized as a primary alcohol. It is one of eight isomeric alcohols and is classified as a monohydroxy alcohol. Commonly referred to as 1-Pentyl alcohol, 1-Hydroxy pentane, n-Amyl alcohol, Amyl alcohol, and Butyl carbinol, 1-Pentanol exhibits lower solubility in water compared to methanol (22g/L) but is miscible with alcohols, ethers, acetone, and most organic solvents. Its applications include serving as a solvent, a biological drying agent, and in the production of certain fragrance compounds. As an ACS grade reagent, it is noted for its high purity and quality, making it particularly suitable for use as a solvent in various industrial processes.

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Application :

• 1-Pentanol ACS can be used in the synthesis of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran by oxidation using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN).
• It is used as a key starting material in the production of dichloro-acetic acid pentyl ester, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, di-n-penyl ether (DNPE), pentyl butyrate and amyl acetate.
• It is used as a reagent to prepare derivatives of ferulic acid and caffeic acid, which shows anticancer properties.
• As a solvent, 1-Pentanol is used for coating CDs and DVDs.

Key features :

• High quality and purity product which met the toughest standard of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Miscible with most organic solvents
• Gives reliable results