NEOPENTYL ALCOHOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

52-56 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

113-114 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

16 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

1.3915

Flash point:

98 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

form 

Waxy Crystalline Solid

pka

15.24±0.10(Predicted)

Specific Gravity

0.818

color 

Colorless

Water Solubility 

3.5 G/100 ML AT 25 ºC

Merck 

14,6457

BRN 

1730984

InChIKey

KPSSIOMAKSHJJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LogP

1.310

CAS DataBase Reference

75-84-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-(75-84-3)

EPA Substance Registry System

Neopentyl alcohol (75-84-3)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi,F

Risk Statements 

10-36/37-11

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37-7/9-33

RIDADR 

UN 1325 4.1/PG 2

OEB

A

OEL

TWA: 100.0 ppm; 360.0 mg/m3, STEL: 125.0 ppm; 450.0 mg/m3

WGK Germany 

1

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

4.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29051990

Hazardous Substances Data

75-84-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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NEOPENTYL ALCOHOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colorless waxy crystalline solid

Chemical Properties

Amyl alcohols (pentanols) have eight isomers. All are flammable, colorless liquids, except the isomer 2,2- dimethyl-1-propanol, which is a crystalline solid.

Uses

It is used in the Mitsunobu reaction of methyl salicylate coupling of sterically hindered substrates.

Uses

• 2,2-Dimethyl-1-propanol can be used in the synthesis of surfactant that stabilize reduced graphene oxide (rGO) dispersion.
• Biodiesel containing branched-chain esters prepared by the transesterification of vegetable oils with 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol has been reported to show lower crystallization temperature when compared to methyl and ethyl ester counterparts.

Potential Exposure

(n-isomer); Suspected reprotoxic hazard, Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (iso-, primary): Possible risk of forming tumors, Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (sec-, active primary-, and other isomers) Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction). Used as a solvent in organic synthesis and synthetic flavoring, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors; making plastics and other chemicals; as a flotation agent. The (n-isomer) is used in preparation of oil additives, plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, and as a solvent.

Shipping

UN2811 Pentanols, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3- Flammable liquid. UN1987 Alcohols, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Purification Methods

It is difficult to distil because it is a solid at ambient temperatures. Purify it by fractional crystallisation and sublimation. [Beilstein 1 IV 1690.]

Incompatibilities

Forms an explosive mixture with air. Contact with strong oxidizers and hydrogen trisulfide may cause fire and explosions. Incompatible with strong acids. Violent reaction with alkaline earth metals forming hydrogen, a flammable gas.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.

NEOPENTYL ALCOHOL(75-84-3)Related Product Information

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• CHLOROMETHYL PIVALATE
• 1-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-1-CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID
• 1-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-1-CYCLOBUTANECARBOXYLIC ACID
• 1,1-Cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid
• 1-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-1-CYCLOPENTANECARBOXYLIC ACID
• ETHYL 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPANE-1-CARBOXYLATE
• 2,2,4,4-TETRAMETHYL-1,3-CYCLOBUTANEDIOL
• PR(TMHD)3
• TRIS(2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-3,5-HEPTANEDIONATO)YTTERBIUM
• 1-Phenylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid
• 1-Phenyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
• TRIS(2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-3,5-HEPTANEDIONATO)DYSPROSIUM(III)
• Diethyl 1,1-cyclopropanedicarboxylate
• TRIS(2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-3,5-HEPTANEDIONATO)EUROPIUM(III)
• 3-(Diethylamino)-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol p-aminobenzoate
• 3-Bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propanol
• 1,3-Dimethyl-1-propanol