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Sigma-Aldrich

1,5-Pentanediol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,5-Pentanediol, Pentamethylene glycol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H12O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
203-854-4
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

>0.01 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

330 °C

potency

10000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>19800 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.3-13.1 % (v/v)

pH

7.5 ( in H2O)

bp

240-242 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-16 °C

transition temp

flash point 136 °C

density

0.99 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H12O2/c6-4-2-1-3-5-7/h6-7H,1-5H2

InChI key

ALQSHHUCVQOPAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Packaging: A study on biobased multiblock copolymers incorporating 1,5-Pentanediol for sustainable food packaging explores the use of poly(l-lactic acid) and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, offering insights into composting kinetics and mechanisms (Bianchi et al., 2023).
  • High-Temperature Battery Applications: Research on working aqueous Zn metal batteries at 100°C examined the role of 1,5-Pentanediol in stabilizing electrolyte solutions, highlighting its utility in high-performance energy storage systems (Wang et al., 2022).
  • Biopolymer Synthesis for Environmental Sustainability: Engineered Halomonas bluephagenesis synthesizes diverse α,ψ-diol-derived polyhydroxyalkanoates, utilizing 1,5-Pentanediol, to create plastics with improved biodegradability and performance in environmental applications (Yan et al., 2022).
  • Advanced Materials with Barrier Properties: A study on renewable furfural-based polyesters containing 1,5-Pentanediol reports high oxygen barrier properties, suitable for packaging applications that require extended shelf life and sustainability (Ahmed et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.988 - 0.991
Identity (IR): passes test

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

287.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

142 °C - closed cup


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