1-Chloropentane Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-60 °C

Boiling point:

107-108 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.882 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.412(lit.)

Flash point:

52 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

solubility 

alcohol: miscible(lit.)

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

explosive limit

1.4-8.6%(V)

Water Solubility 

practically insoluble

Merck 

14,606

BRN 

1696936

Dielectric constant

6.6（11℃）

InChIKey

SQCZQTSHSZLZIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

543-59-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Pentane, 1-chloro-(543-59-9)

EPA Substance Registry System

1-Chloropentane (543-59-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn

Risk Statements 

11-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

9-29-2017/9/29

RIDADR 

UN 1107 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29031990

Hazardous Substances Data

543-59-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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1-Chloropentane Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Uses

Chemical intermediate.

General Description

Clear colorless to pale yellow liquids. Flash points below 200°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as CHLOROPENTANE, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk; lower explosive level 1.4%, upper explosive level 8.6%. May be narcotic in high concentrations.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Safety Profile

Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. Moderately explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of phosgene and Cl-. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC

Purification Methods

Purify as for sec-amyl chloride. [Beilstein 1 IV 309.]

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