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1Pentanol

1-Pentanol, also called pentan-1-ol or n-pentanol, is a straight-chain primary alcohol with the formula C5H12O. It is one of the amyl alcohols and serves as an important industrial solvent and chemical intermediate.

Production and occurrence: In industrial chemistry, 1-pentanol is typically produced by hydroformylation of 1-butene to valeraldehyde

Physical properties: It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a boiling point of about 138 C and

Chemical properties and uses: As a primary alcohol, 1-pentanol can be oxidized to valeric acid and converted

Safety: 1-Pentanol is flammable and can irritate skin and eyes. It may form peroxides upon prolonged storage

(pentanal),
followed
by
catalytic
hydrogenation
to
the
alcohol.
It
may
also
be
obtained
by
other
petrochemical
or
fermentation-based
routes;
amyl
alcohol
mixtures
are
produced
for
solvent
use,
with
1-pentanol
as
a
major
component.
a
melting
point
well
below
room
temperature.
It
has
a
density
around
0.82
g/mL
and
is
moderately
soluble
in
water,
with
higher
compatibility
with
organic
solvents.
to
esters
by
reaction
with
carboxylic
acids
or
acid
chlorides.
It
is
used
as
a
solvent
in
paints,
coatings,
cleaners,
and
in
the
synthesis
of
flavors
and
fragrances,
where
its
esters
contribute
fruity
notes.
It
also
serves
as
an
intermediate
in
the
production
of
plasticizers
and
other
chemicals.
in
air.
Proper
handling
requires
ventilation,
avoidance
of
ignition
sources,
protective
equipment,
and
proper
storage
as
a
hazardous
chemical.