2-Methyl-1,3-pentanediol
[CAS# 149-31-5]

Identification

• Name: 2-Methyl-1,3-pentanediol
• Synonyms: NSC 1251
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• CAS Registry Number: 149-31-5
• EC Number: 604-684-7

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (50 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.9737 g/cm³ (22 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 214-215 ºC (700 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.4486 (22 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 108.5±7.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Kulpinski, Martin S.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 1943, V8, P256-70.

^*** Kling, Andre; Compt. rend. 1907, V144, P111-14.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335