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Pentaethylene glycol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.
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Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.126 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 338°C to 340°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Assay Percent Range | >98% |
Refractive Index | 1.462 |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 1635593 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 238.28 |
Chemical Name or Material | Pentaethylene glycol |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10245465 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/01/2023 | A10133.30,A10133.18,A10133.09 |
10207595 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A10133.30,A10133.18,A10133.09 |
10172522 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A10133.30,A10133.18,A10133.09 |
10217466 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A10133.30,A10133.18,A10133.09 |
10138954 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A10133.30,A10133.18,A10133.09 |
Safety and Handling

- Pentaethylene glycol
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol
RUO – Research Use Only
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