CAS 584-02-1: 3-Pentanol

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3-Pentanol is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of polycarboxylic acids. It is produced by the reaction of orthoboric acid with sodium carbonate in an aqueous solution. 3-Pentanol is used as a polymerization catalyst in the preparation of polytrifluoromethanesulfonic acid (PFTS). This chemical compound also reacts with malonic acid and hydrogen bromide to produce trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFMS), which can be used for various industrial purposes, such as corrosion inhibition. 3-Pentanol can be produced by reacting methyl ethyl ketone and hydrochloric acid or inorganic acids, such as sulfuric acid.

Pentan-3-ol

3-Pentanol is widely used as a flavoring agent. It is biogenic oxygenated volatile organic compound (BOVOC) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of pure bromopentanes for infrared standards. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.