3pentanoli

3-pentanol is a secondary alcohol with the chemical formula C5H12O. Its structure consists of a five-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon atom. It is also known by its IUPAC name pentan-3-ol. At room temperature, 3-pentanol is a colorless liquid. It is soluble in water and miscible with many organic solvents. Like other alcohols, it exhibits characteristic reactions such as oxidation and esterification.

3-pentanol is an isomer of other pentanols, including 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, and 2-methyl-2-butanol. It can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving the reduction of ketones or the Grignard reaction. Industrially, it may find applications as a solvent or as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and melting point, are characteristic of alcohols of its molecular weight. Safety considerations for handling 3-pentanol are similar to those for other flammable organic liquids.