Pentanol 500ml

Pentanol 500ml

Pentanol (amyl alcohol) is a colorless liquid widely used as an industrial solvent, chemical intermediate, and fragrance ingredient. Key applications include producing paints, lubricants, and plastics, acting as a froth flotation agent in metal refining, and serving as a component in fuels. It also has uses in pharmaceuticals and food flavoring.

Key Uses of Pentanol (1-Pentanol/Amyl Alcohol)
Solvent: Used extensively to dissolve resins, gums, oils, and nitrocellulose.
Industrial Applications: Used in metal refining as a frother in ore flotation, as a lubricant additive, in the production of paints, and as a corrosion inhibitor.
Chemical Intermediate: Precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, plasticizers (like amyl acetate), and pesticides.
Fragrance & Food Industry: Used in the preparation of scents for perfumes and cosmetics, as well as a flavoring agent for processed foods (e.g., baked goods, beverages).
Fuel Additive: Investigated for use as a biofuel additive in compression ignition (CI) engines to reduce particulate emissions.
Coatings & Protective Layers: Used in protective coatings for electronic components like CDs and DVDs.

Important Distinctions
1-Pentanol (n-pentanol): The primary industrial alcohol.
2-Pentanol: Used specifically as a flavoring agent in foods.
Pentanol vs. Panthenol: It is important to distinguish this from panthenol (provitamin B5), which is used for skin/hair care.

Safety Note: Pentanol is a flammable liquid, moderately toxic by ingestion, and irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract

Pentanol 500ml

Application

1-Pentanol was used in the synthesis of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran by oxidation using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN).

• A solvent for the synthesis of organic molecules such as 2, 4-diaminopyrimidines and 4-aza-podophyllotoxin

Also known as: N-Amyl Alcohol

Properties

Pentanol 500ml