Description

2-Pentylpropane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 25462-23-1) is a high-purity organic diol with the molecular formula C₈H₁₈O₂. This versatile compound, also known by its IUPAC name 2-pentylpropane-1,3-diol, features a branched alkyl chain with dual hydroxyl functionality, making it valuable for synthetic and formulation applications. With a molecular weight of 146.23 g/mol, it is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid under standard conditions, offering excellent solubility in common organic solvents. Ideal for research and industrial use, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥95% purity (GC), with trace impurities carefully controlled. Suitable for use as a building block in polymer chemistry, specialty surfactants, and fine chemical synthesis. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass bottles to ensure stability and longevity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 25462-23-1
• Complexity: 60.3
• IUPAC Name: 2-pentylpropane-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8(6-9)7-10/h8-10H,2-7H2,1H3
• InChI Key: RHYUFGNCUXTFTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 146.130679813
• Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 146.23
• SMILES: CCCCCC(CO)CO
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 146.130679813
• Synonyms: 2-pentylpropane-1,3-diol, 25462-23-1, 2-N-PENTYLPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, 2-Pentyl-1,3-propanediol, MFCD00801123, 2-n-Amylpropane-1 pound not3-diol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-pentyl-, BRN 1847383, 2-pentylpropane-1,3diol, 2-n-pentylpropane-1,3diol, SCHEMBL22426, 2-n-Pentylpropan-1,3-diol, 2-n-pentylpropane-1, 3-diol, DTXSID60948353, SBB059213, AKOS015915235, CS-W016353, SB66410, CS-12677, SY129852, ST50824034

Application

2-Pentylpropane-1,3-diol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers, contributing to flexibility and hydrophobicity in resin formulations. Its dual hydroxyl groups enable crosslinking in polyurethane and polyester systems, while the pentyl side chain enhances compatibility with nonpolar matrices. Researchers also employ it as a precursor for surfactants and lubricant additives due to its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties. In pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications, it functions as a solubilizer or co-solvent for active ingredients.

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