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3-Pentanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3-Pentanol is widely used as a flavoring agent. It is biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards.
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3-Pentanol is widely used as a flavoring agent. It is biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, benzene, ethanol and diethyl ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -8°C |
Boiling Point | 114°C to 115°C |
Flash Point | 33°C (91°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN1105 |
Beilstein | 1730964 |
Merck Index | 14,7120 |
Formula Weight | 88.15 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling


- 3-Pentanol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-Pentanol
RUO – Research Use Only
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