Pentan-2-ol

1.19

1.25

1.34

0.82 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float

Relative density (water = 1): 0.8

0.802-0.808

0.82

44.6 mg/mL at 25 °C

Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 16.6 (good)

very soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether

(in ethanol)

95 °F (NIOSH, 2024)

33 °C

(oc) 95 °F

234 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)

119 °C

118-119 °C

234 °F

-73 °C

-50 °C

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.6% (11 of 1753) of reports.

Warning

H226 (99.3%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P317, P319, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1753 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Warning

Chemical: 2-Pentanol

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)

2-Pentanol: HSNO Approval: HSR001417 Approved with controls

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:

Flammable. Above 33 °C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.

An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [Hawley] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Narcotic effects; [Merck Index] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Chronic exposure may cause injury to CNS, kidneys, and lungs; [MSDSonline]

Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols, such as SEC-AMYL ALCOHOL, with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible)]:

Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Isoamyl alcohol (secondary):

(General first aid procedures)

Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.

Redness.

Redness. Pain. Temporary loss of vision.

Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Further see Inhalation.

irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; headache, dizziness; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; skin cracking; In Animals: narcosis

Used as solvent for paints and lacquers and to make drugs; [Hawley] Used to make catalyst systems and methanol; Also used as a solvent for primers and for extracting 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid; [CHEMINFO]

Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

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