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Pentaethylene glycol, 98+%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10133.09

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Description

Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors. | CAS: 4792-15-8 | C10H22O6 | 238.28 g/mol

Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.

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.

Applications
Pentaethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic and noncyclic polyethers, complexing agents and immobilized phase-transfer catalysts. It acts as a catalyst for potassium hydroxide induced elimination reactions in benzene. Further, it is used in functional fluids and viscosity adjustors.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 4792-15-8
Molecular Formula C10H22O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 238.28
MDL Number MFCD00002878
InChI Key JLFNLZLINWHATN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym pentaethylene glycol, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol, pentaethyleneglycol, pentaglycol, ho ch2ch2o 5h, 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradocane-1,14-diol, 2-2-2-2-2-hydroxyethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethoxy ethanol, dsstox_cid_7579, dsstox_rid_78510, dsstox_gsid_27579
PubChem CID 62551
ChEBI CHEBI:39631
IUPAC Name 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol
SMILES C(COCCOCCOCCOCCO)O

Specifications

Density 1.126 g/mL
Boiling Point 338°C to 340°C
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Assay Percent Range >98%
Refractive Index 1.462
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 1635593
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 238.28
Chemical Name or Material Pentaethylene glycol

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Pentaethylene glycol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatetradecane-1,14-diol
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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