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Description
1-Pentene is used in the preparation of d-xylitol, l-arabinitol and hydrazones of substituted salicylaldehydes. It is also used as a blending agent for of high-octane gasoline. It reacts with p-toluenesulfinate to yield 1-(2-iodo-pentane-1-sulfonyl)-4-methyl-benzene. It is also involved in Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography analysis.
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.
1-Pentene is used in the preparation of d-xylitol, l-arabinitol and hydrazones of substituted salicylaldehydes. It is also used as a blending agent for of high-octane gasoline. It reacts with p-toluenesulfinate to yield 1-(2-iodo-pentane-1-sulfonyl)-4-methyl-benzene. It is also involved in Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography analysis.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, benzene and organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, halogens and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -138°C |
Density | 0.64 |
Boiling Point | 30°C to 31°C |
Flash Point | −51°C (−60°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.3715 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN1108 |
Beilstein | 1731629 |
Merck Index | 14,7122 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,benzene and organic solvents. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling


- 1-Pentene
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 1
- H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Pentene
RUO – Research Use Only
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