8.07061
1,5-Pentanediol
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
1,5-Pentanediol, Pentamethylene glycol
About This Item
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
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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