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(±)-2-Pentanol, 99%
Description
It finds its application as a solvent for paints and lacquers and to make drugs, to make catalyst systems and methanol and as a solvent for primers and for extracting 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It finds its application as a solvent for paints and lacquers and to make drugs, to make catalyst systems and methanol and as a solvent for primers and for extracting 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C, 166g/L. Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 50°C |
| Density | 0.811 |
| Boiling Point | 114°C to 115°C |
| Flash Point | 33°C (91°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 0.99 |
| Refractive Index | 1.406 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1105 |
| Beilstein | 1718819 |
| Merck Index | 14,7119 |
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Safety and Handling
- (+/-)-2-Pentanol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- 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.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Pentanol
RUO – Research Use Only
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