1,5-Pentanediol

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Other names: Pentamethylenediol, 1,5-Dihydroxypentane

Molecular formula: C₅H₁₂O₂

Molecular weight: 104.2

CAS number: 111-29-5

EINECS number: 203-854-4

Structural formula: HOCH₂(CH₂)₃CH₂OH

Physicochemical properties:

Colorless, transparent liquid, miscible with water, alcohols, and ketones, insoluble in hydrocarbon solvents.

Properties and uses:

1,5-Pentanediol is a dihydroxyl compound with an odd number of carbon atoms, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyesters, polyurethanes, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and crop protectants. In polyurethanes, it can be used to synthesize special polyesters and as a chain extender.