pentan-3-ol

584-02-1 C5H12O

About pentan-3-ol

pentan-3-ol (CAS 584-02-1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H12O and a molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of AQIXEPGDORPWBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

pentan-3-ol molecular structure
CAS Number
584-02-1
Formula
C5H12O
Molecular Weight
88.15 g/mol
IUPAC Name
pentan-3-ol
InChI Key
AQIXEPGDORPWBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

pentan-3-ol is also known as Diethyl carbinol, Pentanol-3, 3-Pentyl alcohol, 1-Ethyl-1-propanol, 3-Pentyl--d5 Alcohol, (C2H5)2CHOH, among other names.

3-PENTANOL Diethyl carbinol Pentanol-3 3-Pentyl alcohol 1-Ethyl-1-propanol NSC 8654 3-Pentyl--d5 Alcohol MFCD00004574 (C2H5)2CHOH X4ELC182I5

Description

Pentan-3-ol is a secondary alcohol that is pentane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3. It is produced by plants and is a component of emitted insect sex pheromones. It has a role as a pheromone, a biomarker, a fuel additive and a plant metabolite. It is a pentanol and a secondary alcohol.

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