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Primary amyl alcohol can be used as a solvent for coating CDs and DVDs.
Primary amyl alcohol can be prepared by fractional distillation of fusel oil.
Primary amyl alcohol is used as a solvent and in esterification, by which is produced amyl acetate and other products.
CAS Number: 71-41-0
EC Number: 200-752-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002977
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O
Molecular Weight: ~88.15 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
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Primary amyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a strong sweet odor.
Primary amyl alcohol is miscible with common organic solvents.
Primary amyl alcohol, typically a mixture of pentanol isomers, is a versatile aliphatic alcohol with good solvency.
Primary amyl alcohol is intended solely for professional manufacturing, laboratories and industrial/commercial applications.
Primary amyl alcohol is not for personal use.
Primary amyl alcohol, any of eight organic compounds having the same molecular formula, C5H11OH, but different structures.
The term is commonly applied to mixtures of these compounds, which are used as solvents for resins and oily materials and in the manufacture of other chemicals, especially amyl acetate, a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers.
Commercial amyl alcohols are colourless liquids, slightly soluble in water, and having a characteristic penetrating odour.
Before the 1920s, the only economical source of Primary amyl alcohol was fusel oil, which is formed as a minor product in the fermentation of carbohydrates to make ethyl alcohol.
More abundant and dependable production results from two industrial syntheses that employ hydrocarbons available from petroleum.
In the first of these methods, introduced in 1926, the chlorination of pentane gives mixed amyl chlorides that are converted to the desired alcohols by reaction with water and caustic alkali.
A second process, introduced in 1953, is based on the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with butene.
Primary amyl alcohol (1-Pentanol, or n-pentanol, pentan-1-ol) is an alcohol with five carbon atoms and the molecular formula C5H11OH.
Primary amyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a distinctive aroma.
Primary amyl alcohol is the straight-chain form of amyl alcohol, one of 8 isomers with that formula.
The hydroxyl group (OH) is the active site of many reactions.
The ester formed from Primary amyl alcohol and butyric acid is pentyl butyrate, which smells like apricot.
The ester formed from Primary amyl alcohol and acetic acid is amyl acetate (also called pentyl acetate), which smells like banana.
In 2014, a study was conducted comparing the performance of diesel fuel blends with various proportions of pentanol as an additive.
While gaseous emissions increased with higher concentrations of pentanol, particulate emissions decreased.
Primary amyl alcohol acts as a colorless, non-HAP solvent.
Primary amyl alcohol is non-animal and GMO-free.
Primary amyl alcohol possesses a mild and characteristic odor.
Primary amyl alcohol offers good solvency and low volatility.
Primary amyl alcohol provides availability of hydroxyl functionality on alkyl chain.
Primary Amyl Alcohol is REACH and RoHS compliant.
Primary amyl alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with mild odor
Primary amyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild and characteristic odor, miscible with common organic solvents.
Primary amyl alcohol is a alcohol with the formula C5H11OH.
The name Primary amyl alcohol without further specification applies to the normal (straight-chain) form, 1-pentanol.
Three of these alcohols, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-pentanol, and 3-methyl-2-butanol (methyl isopropyl carbinol), contain stereocenters, and are therefore chiral and optically active.
The most important Primary amyl alcohol is isoamyl alcohol, the chief one generated by fermentation in the production of alcoholic beverages and a constituent of fusel oil.
Primary amyl alcohol refers specifically to 1-pentanol, a straight-chain primary alcohol with the formula C₅H₁₂O.
USES and APPLICATIONS of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
Primary amyl alcohol is used chemical Intermediate, Extraction Solvent, Lube Oil Additive, Mining, Paint Solvent, Solvent
Uses of Primary amyl alcohol: Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Coatings additives, Lubricants, Pharmaceuticals, Pesticides, Perfumes, Food additives, Preservatives, and Chemical intermediates.
Primary amyl alcohol (1-Pentanol), Reagent, ACS serves as a versatile intermediate in the chemical industry, supporting a broad range of applications.
Primary amyl alcohol is commonly used in the production of corrosion inhibitors, flotation aids, fuel and lubricant additives, plasticizers, and stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Additionally, Primary amyl alcohol plays a critical role in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, herbicides, antioxidants, and extractants.
Primary amyl alcohol's utility extends to the cosmetics and fragrance sectors, as well as in the manufacture of paint solvents and essences.
Primary amyl alcohol is widely used as an effective solvent for a broad range of organic compounds, including oils, fats, and various natural and synthetic resins, making it valuable in paints, lacquers, and varnishes.
Primary amyl alcohol also serves as an important intermediate in the production of other chemicals, such as amyl acetates for fragrances and plasticizers, and in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
Primary amyl alcohol can be used as a solvent for coating CDs and DVDs.
Primary amyl alcohol can be prepared by fractional distillation of fusel oil.
To reduce the use of fossil fuels, research is underway to develop cost-effective methods of producing (chemically identical) bio-pentanol with fermentation.
Primary amyl alcohol is used as a solvent and in esterification, by which is produced amyl acetate and other products.
Primary amyl alcohol is used in coating solvent.
Applications of Primary amyl alcohol: Solvent, Chemical Intermediate.
Recommended Use of Primary amyl alcohol: Coating solvent, Lube oil additive, Amyl xanthate for mining, Extraction solvent, Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Pesticides, Perfumes, Preservatives, Lubricants, and Pharmaceuticals.
Applications of Primary amyl alcohol: Intermediate, Coating solvent, Amyl xanthate for mining, Lube oil additive, Extraction solvent.
Uses of Primary amyl alcohol: Stabilizers, Plasticizers, Coatings additives, Lubricants, Pesticides, Perfumes, and Chemical Intermediates.
Primary amyl alcohol is widely used as a solvent and intermediate in the manufacture of plastics, varnishes, paints, synthetic detergents, fragrances, and esters (e.g., in esterification to form amyl acetate)
Primary amyl alcohol functions as an ingredient in fragrance and flavor formulations due to its characteristic aroma
Primary amyl alcohol is commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications, including coatings and rubber.
Primary amyl alcohol also serves in the synthesis of plasticizers and fragrances.
Primary amyl alcohol belongs to the class of amyl alcohols and is often used as a solvent or chemical intermediate.
BENEFITS of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
*Low molecular weight
*Water-soluble
*Provide proper balance of desired properties in a formulation.
*Good solvency
*Non-HAP
*Low molecular weight
*Lower volatility
*Slightly water soluble
*Primary amyl alcohol provides proper balance of desired properties in a formulation
BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
*Moderate volatility with a high enough boiling point to be a stable solvent for many industrial processes.
*Distinct fusel aroma, valuable for flavor and fragrance sectors.
*Relatively moderate polarity, allowing solubilization in both polar and non-polar media.
*Straight-chain structure (primary alcohol), making it reactive in organic synthesis when targeting alcohol-based reactions.
FEATURES of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
• Good solvency
• Lower volatility
• Available hydroxyl functionality on alkyl chain
• Slightly soluble in water
• Miscible with common organic solvents
• Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
Molecular Weight: 88.15
Relative Evaporation Rate nBuAc=1: 0.25
Vapor Pressure at 20°C, mmHg: 2.2
Density at 20°C lb/gal: 6.79
Specific Gravity at 20/20°C: 0.815
Viscosity at 20°C cP: 4.3
Surface Tension:
(dynes/cm at 20°C) 23.7
(dynes/cm at 25°C) -
Hansen Solubility Parameters:
Total: 10.6
Non-Polar: 7.8
Polar: 2.2
Hydrogen Bonding: 6.8
Boiling Point, °C at 760 mm Hg: 133.2
Solubility at 20°C:
%Wt In Water 1.7
%Wt Water in 9.2
Closed Cup Flash Point °F: 113
MDL: MFCD00002977
CoE Number: 514
XlogP3: 1.60 (est)
Molecular Weight: 88.14984000
Formula: C5 H12 O
Appearance: Colorless liquid (slightly yellow)
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Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O
Molecular Weight: ~88.15 g/mol
Melting Point: –78 °C (approx.)
Boiling Point: ~138–139 °C
Density: ~0.805–0.816 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index: ~1.407–1.412 @20 °C
Vapor Pressure: ~2.2 mmHg @25 °C
Vapor Density: ~3.0 (air = 1)
Water Solubility: ~22 mg/mL (22 g/L)
LogP: ~1.5 (moderately hydrophobic)
Odor Description: Fusel-like, sweet, balsamic, fermented; fusel oil aroma
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity: 0.81000 to 0.81600 @ 25.00 °C
Pounds per Gallon - (est.): 6.740 to 6.790
Refractive Index: 1.40700 to 1.41200 @ 20.00 °C
Melting Point: -78.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 136.00 to 138.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure: 2.200000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C
Vapor Density: 3.0 (Air = 1)
Flash Point: 120.00 °F. TCC (48.89 °C)
logP (o/w): 1.510
Soluble in:
alcohol
water, 2.20E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Insoluble in:
water
Similar Items: isoamyl alcohol, neoamyl alcohol, sec-amyl alcohol,
sec-isoamyl alcohol, tert-amyl alcohol
CAS NO.: 94624-12-1
UN No.: 1105
Molecular Formula: C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.2 g/mol
Class: 3
Packing Group: III
Appearance: clear colourless liquid
CAS number: 71-41-0
EC index number: 603-200-00-1
EC number: 200-752-1
Hill Formula: C₅H₁₂O
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄OH
Molar Mass: 88.15 g/mol
HS Code: 2905 19 00
Boiling point: 138 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 0.815 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 1.6 % (V)
Flash point: 47 °C
Ignition temperature: 300 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point: -78 °C
Vapor pressure: 2.04 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 22 g/L
Physical state: liquid
Color: No data available
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point/range: -78 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range:
136 - 138 °C - lit.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Upper explosion limit: 8.0 % (V)
Lower explosion limit: 1.6 % (V)
Flash point: 49 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: 300 °C at 1.004 - 1.008 hPa - DIN 51794
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: 7
Viscosity:
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: 3.441 mPa·s at 24.9 °C
Water solubility: 21 g/L at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: log Pow: 1.41 at 25 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected (ECHA)
Vapor pressure: 2.04 hPa at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104
Density: 0.811 g/cm³ at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: Dissociation constant 16.26
Density (kg/m³): 810 [Kg/m³] at 20°C
Molar mass (g/mol): 88.15
Density of gas (kg/m³): 3.93
Boiling Point (°C): 112/138
Melting Point (°C): -79
Vapour Pressure (Pa): 407 [Pa] at 20°C
Ignition Temperature (°C): 300/400
Flash Point (°C): -0.276923077
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %): 1.1
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %): 10.5
FIRST AID MEASURES of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of PRIMARY AMYL ALCOHOL:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
