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This high-purity 3-Pentanol, available in 98%, 99%, and 99.5% concentrations, is produced via advanced synthesis technologies . It features excellent solvency power, moderate evaporation rate, and a characteristic mild odor . As a secondary alcohol with a symmetrical five-carbon chain, it is widely used as a flavoring agent, as a solvent in organic synthesis, and as a reagent in pharmaceutical and biochemical research . Its high purity and consistent quality make it ideal for critical applications requiring precise solvent properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting industrial and pharmaceutical standards .
Scope of Application
Widely used as a flavoring agent in food and fragrance applications ;
Acts as a biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) in environmental and biochemical research ;
Serves as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards and analytical reference materials ;
Used as a starting material for the preparation of liquid crystals through reaction with chiral (S)-lactic acid ;
Functions as a solvent and reductant in catalytic deoxydehydration reactions of C4−C6 sugar alcohols into linear polyenes ;
Acts as a reactant in base-catalyzed Mitsunobu reactions for the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates ;
Widely applied as an endogenous metabolite in plant biochemistry experiments and drug synthesis research ;
Used as a solvent in chemical laboratories and industrial production for organic synthesis applications ;
Serves as a common raw material for synthesizing other organic compounds, such as esters and ethers .
Product Features
3-Pentanol is manufactured using advanced synthesis and purification technologies, ensuring consistent quality and precise purity control. The product features excellent solvency for a wide range of organic compounds, with a boiling point of 114-116°C providing optimal evaporation characteristics for solvent and synthesis applications . Its molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol and specific gravity of 0.815-0.817 g/mL at 20-25°C offer predictable handling properties . The product exhibits partial miscibility with water (5.5 g/100 mL at 30°C) while being completely miscible with acetone, benzene, ethanol, and diethyl ether .
Packaging and Transportation
Available in epoxy-lined steel drums (160kg-170kg), IBC totes, and ISO tanks;
Available in smaller containers including 100g, 25mL, 100mL, 500mL, 2.5L, and various laboratory-scale packaging options ;
Customized packaging options available upon request to meet specific customer requirements;
Classified as flammable liquid (Class 3), comply with all transportation safety regulations including UN1105 classification with Packing Group III ;
Safety and Storage
✦ The product should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse and kept away from kindling and heat sources.
✦ It should be stored separately from oxidants and acids, and is prohibited to mix them in storage.
✦ The warehouse should be equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire-fighting equipment.
✦ The storage area should be equipped with emergency treatment equipment for leakage and appropriate containment materials.
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