2-pentanol
pentan-2-ol
Identification
| Name | 2-pentanol |
| IUPAC | pentan-2-ol |
| CAS Number | 6032-29-7 |
| EINECS | 227-907-6 |
| FDA UNII | 04G7050365 |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 88.14984000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004579 |
| Nikkaji Number | J9.802G |
| Beilstein | 1718819 |
| CoE Number | 11696 |
| XlogP3 | 1.20 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 280 2-pentanol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 02.088 pentan-2-ol |
| FEMA Number | 3316 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 6032-29-7 ; 2-PENTANOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.80200 to 0.80800 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.673 to 6.723 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40300 to 1.40900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -73.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 118.00 to 119.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 62.00 °C. @ 60.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.047000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.0 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 93.00 °F. TCC ( 33.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.190 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. at 1.00 %.
|
| Taste Description | at 10.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rabbit LD50 2820 mg/kg |
| 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', 'PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE\nBEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 5.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(±)-sec-
amyl alcohol
iso
amyl alcohol, secondary
2-
hydroxypentane
alpha-
methyl butanol
methyl N-propyl carbinol
(±)-
methyl N-propyl carbinol
methyl propyl carbinol
a-
methylbutanol
pentan-2-ol
(±)-2-
pentanol
(R,S)-2-
pentanol
pentanol, sec-
2-
pentyl alcohol
sec-
pentyl alcohol
propyl methyl carbinol
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