3-METHYL-2-PENTANOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-48.42°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

131-134 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.831 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.421(lit.)

Flash point:

105 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

pka

15.31±0.20(Predicted)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Water Solubility 

19.03g/L(25 ºC)

LogP

1.546 (est)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36

Safety Statements 

16

RIDADR 

UN 1987 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2905.19.9090

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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3-METHYL-2-PENTANOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Clear colourless liquid

Uses

3-Methyl-2-pentanol, is a metabolite found in the urine of rats exposed to controlled concentration of 3-Methylpentane. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as methylchlorobutanes and methylchloropentanes.

Definition

ChEBI: A secondary alcohol that is 3-methylpentane substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group.

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