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4-Pentyn-1-ol, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-Pentyn-1-ol is widely utilized in ring-opening polymerization reactions. It plays an important role as a starting reagent in stereo selective total synthesis of antimicrobial marine metabolites, ieodomycin A and B. It is also used in the preparation of 3-pent-4-ynyloxy phthalonitrile.
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4-Pentyn-1-ol is widely utilized in ring-opening polymerization reactions. It plays an important role as a starting reagent in stereo selective total synthesis of antimicrobial marine metabolites, ieodomycin A and B. It is also used in the preparation of 3-pent-4-ynyloxy phthalonitrile.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.907 |
Boiling Point | 153°C to 155°C |
Flash Point | 62°C (143°F) |
Molecular Formula | C5H8O |
Linear Formula | HC≡C(CH2)3OH |
Refractive Index | 1.445 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1736712 |
Synonym | 4-pentyn-1-ol, 4-pentyne-1-ol, 1-pentyn-5-ol, 5-hydroxypentyne, 4-pentynol, 4-pentin-1-ol, pent-4yn-1-ol, 5-hydroxy-1-pentyne, pent-1-yn-5-ol, pubchem2025 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
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