Table of Contents
- 1. Product Overview: 1-Pentanol (CAS 71-41-0)
- 2. Parameter Comparison with Similar Alcohols
- 3. Detailed Applications of 1-Pentanol
- 4. Industrial & Laboratory Use Cases
- 5. Client Success Stories
- 6. Request Customized Solutions
1. Product Overview: 1-Pentanol (CAS 71-41-0)
Basic Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 1-Pentanol (n-Pentyl Alcohol) |
| CAS Number | 71-41-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O |
| Molecular Weight | 88.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Density (20°C) | 0.814 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 138°C |
| Flash Point | 42°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents, slightly soluble in water |
2. Parameter Comparison with Similar Alcohols
| Property | 1-Pentanol | 1-Butanol | 1-Hexanol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Chain Length | C5 | C4 | C6 |
| Boiling Point (°C) | 138 | 118 | 158 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.15 | 74.12 | 102.18 |
| Solubility in Water | 22 g/L | 73 g/L | 5.9 g/L |
| Primary Applications | Pharma intermediates, solvents | Industrial solvents | Plasticizers |
3. Detailed Applications of 1-Pentanol
3.1 Solvent Applications
Widely used in coatings, inks, and resin production due to balanced evaporation rate and solvency power.
3.2 Chemical Intermediate
Essential for synthesizing pentyl acetates, plasticizers (e.g., dioctyl phthalate alternatives), and surfactants.
3.3 Pharmaceutical Uses
Key raw material in antibiotic synthesis and drug delivery system development.
4. Industrial & Laboratory Use Cases
4.1 Paint Industry Application
Used as co-solvent in automotive coatings to improve flow properties and reduce VOC emissions.
4.2 Research Laboratory Use
Employed in chromatography as mobile phase modifier and protein crystallization studies.
5. Client Success Stories
5.1 Case Study: European Chemical Manufacturer
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Client Profile | Specialty chemical producer for automotive sector |
| Challenge | Required high-purity solvent meeting REACH compliance |
| Solution | Supplied 99.5% purity 1-pentanol with full regulatory documentation |
| Result | 15% reduction in production costs, 99.8% batch consistency |
5.2 Case Study: Asian Pharmaceutical Company
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Client Profile | API producer for cephalosporin antibiotics |
| Technical Need | Low heavy metal content (<1ppm) for GMP compliance |
| Our Support | Custom purification process achieving 0.3ppm metal content |
| Outcome | Successful FDA audit approval, 20% production yield improvement |
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