Basic information
- Name:
2-Pentanol
- CAS No.:
6032-29-7
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- C5H12O
- Molecular Weight:
- 88.15
- Synonyms:
- 1-Methyl-1-butanol;1-Methylbutanol;2-Hydroxypentane;2-Pentyl alcohol;DL-2-Pentanol;Methylpropylcarbinol;sec-Amyl alcohol;sec-Pentyl alcohol;
- EINECS:
- 227-907-6
- Density:
- 0.809 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- -50 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 118.8 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 33.9 °C
- Solubility:
- 16.6 g/ 100 mL (20 °C ) in water
- Appearance:
- clear colourless liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
Xn- Risk Codes:
- 10-20-37-66
- Safety Description:
- 46 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 1105 3/PG 3
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Chemistry
IUPAC Name: 2-Pentanol
The MF of 2-Pentanol (6032-29-7) is C5H12O.
The MW of 2-Pentanol (6032-29-7) is 88.15.
Synonyms of 2-Pentanol (6032-29-7): (RS)-2-Pentanol ; 1-Methylbutanol ; 2-Hydroxypentane ; 2-Pentyl alcohol ; Alcoold’amylesecondaire ; Isoamyl alcohol, secondary ; Isoamylalcohol(secondary) ; Isoamylalcohol,secondary
Product Categories: alcohol Flavor
Form: clear colourless liquid
Index of Refraction: 1.405
EINECS: 227-907-6
Density: 0.809 g/ml
Flash Point: 33.9 °C
Boiling Point: 118.8 °C
Melting Point: -50 °C
Storage temp: Flammables area
Water Solubility: 16.6 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck: 14,7119
BRN: 1718819
FEMA: 3316
Uses
2-Pentanol (6032-29-7) is used as allowing the use of food with spices, organic synthesis of raw materials and solvents, chromatographic analysis reagent and cotton plastic paint solvent.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MOD | 28ZPAK Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku Marhold, J.V.,Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha,Czechoslovakia.: 1972,36. | ||
| 2. | eye-rbt 20 mg/24H SEV | 28ZPAK Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku Marhold, J.V.,Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha,Czechoslovakia.: 1972,36. | ||
| 3. | ipr-rat LDLo:2130 mg/kg | JIHTAB Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. 27 (1945),1. | ||
| 4. | orl-rbt LD50:2821 mg/kg | IMSUAI Industrial Medicine and Surgery. 41 (1972),31. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. A narcotic. A skin and severe eye irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. A severe explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ALCOHOL, DENATURED; ALCOHOLS, C6-12; ALCOHOLS, C9-11; ALCOHOLS, C12-13, ETHOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C12-15, ETHOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C12-16, ETHOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C14-15, ETHOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C16-18, ETHOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C8-10, ETHOXYLATED PROPOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, C12-15, ETHOXYLATED PROPOXYLATED; ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
Safety information of 2-Pentanol (6032-29-7):
Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements
10 Flammable
20 Harmful by inhalation
37 Irritating to the respiratory system
66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Safety Statements
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
RIDADR UN 1105 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS SA4900000
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29051500
Standards and Recommendations
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (360 mg/m3); STEL 125 ppm (450 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: (Isoamyl Alcohol, sec-): TWA 100 ppm; STEL 125 ppm
