(R)-(-)-2-pentanol
2-pentanol, (2R)-
Identification
| Name | (R)-(-)-2-pentanol |
| CAS Number | 31087-44-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 88.14984000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00065953 |
| Nikkaji Number | J75.835C |
| Beilstein | 4652311 |
| XlogP3 | 1.20 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.80600 to 0.81100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.715 to 6.756 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40500 to 1.40700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Optical Rotation | -15.0 to -12.0 |
| Boiling Point | 118.00 to 119.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.047000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.0 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 93.00 °F. TCC ( 34.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.223 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | light seedy sharp |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for (R)-(-)-2-pentanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(2R)-
pentan-2-ol
(R)(-)-2-
pentanol
2-
pentanol, (2R)-
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