2,4-Pentanediol
[CAS# 625-69-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty alcohol
• Name: 2,4-Pentanediol
• Synonyms: 2,4-Amylene glycol; 2,4-Dihydroxypentane; NSC 13528; NSC 53505
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 104.15
• CAS Registry Number: 625-69-4
• EC Number: 210-907-5

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (128 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.974±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 201.0-201.2 ºC^**
• Refractive index: 1.436 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 101.7±0.0 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Clarke, John T.; Journal of Polymer Science 1946, V1, P419-28.

^*** Henbest, H. B.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1960, P3575-80.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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