1,2-Epoxypentane

CAS: 1003-14-1

Ref. 3D-FE172341

Product Information

• Name: 1,2-Epoxypentane
• Synonyms: 2-Propyloxirane, (2R)-2-propyloxirane, 1-Pentene oxide, Brn 0102422, Nsc 46349, Oxirane, 2-propyl-, Oxirane, propyl-, Pentane, 1,2-epoxy-, Pentene 1,2-oxide, Pentylene oxide, Propylethylene oxide, Propyloxirane, n-Propyloxirane
• CAS: 1003-14-1

Description

1,2-Epoxypentane is a peroxy compound that can be used to generate an exothermic reaction. It is thermally stable and has a high boiling point, which makes it useful as a solvent. 1,2-Epoxypentane has good selectivity for the oxidation of aldehydes and can be used in chemical analyses to detect benzalkonium chloride. It is also used in polymerization reactions with epoxides to produce plates. 1,2-Epoxypentane is not mutagenic and does not have any adverse effects on human health when inhaled or ingested.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 86.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O/c1-2-3-5-4-6-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SYURNNNQIFDVCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC1CO1