CAS 1071-73-4: 5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone

Description: 5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone, also known as 2-pentanone-5-ol, is an organic compound characterized by its ketone functional group and a hydroxyl group. It has a molecular formula of C5H10O2, indicating it contains five carbon atoms, ten hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile in various applications. The presence of both a hydroxyl and a ketone group allows for potential reactivity in organic synthesis, including the formation of esters and other derivatives. 5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone can be used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, flavoring agents, and as an intermediate in organic reactions. Its properties, such as boiling point and density, are influenced by the molecular structure and functional groups present. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-5(7)3-2-4-6/h6H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=JSHPTIGHEWEXRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(C)CCCO

Synonyms:

• 2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-
• 3-Acetopropanol
• 3-Acetopropylalcohol
• 3-Acetoprppanol
• 3-Acetyl-Propanol
• 3-Acetylpropanol
• 4-Oxo-1-pentanol
• 5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone
• 5-Hydroxy-n-pentan-2-one
• 5-Hydroxypentan-2-One
• Hydroxypentanone
• NSC 19158
• NSC 33940
• γ-Acetopropanol
• γ-Acetopropyl alcohol
• γ-Acetylpropyl alcohol
• 3-Acetyl-1-propanol

5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone (mixture of monomer and dimer)

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• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: >96.0%(T)
• Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange clear liquid
• Molecular weight: 102.13

5-Hydroxy-2-pentanone

CAS: 1071-73-4

• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: 92%
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 102.1317

5-Hydroxy-2-Pentanone

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• Purity: 92%
• Molecular weight: 102.13g/mol

3-Acetopropanol (mixture of monomer and dimer)

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Applications 3-Acetopropanol is a substrate for alcohol dehydrogenase and is an intermediate in the synthesis …

• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 102.13

5-Hydroxypentan-2-one (mixture of monomer and dimer)

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• Purity: tech
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 102.13300323486328

3-Acetyl-1-propanol

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3-Acetyl-1-propanol is a chemical substance that contains a hydroxy group and a hydrogen chloride molecule. …

• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color and Shape: Colourless To Light (Or Pale) Yellow To Red-Brown Liquid
• Molecular weight: 102.13 g/mol