Products Description

Product name:1,5-Pentanediol

Synonyms:1,5-Pentamethylene glycol; PDO

CAS:111-29-5

MF:C5H12O2

MW:104.15

EINECS:203-854-4

Melting point:-18°C

Boiling point:242°C

Density:0.994 g/ml

Packaging:1 L/bottle, 25 L/drum, 200 L/drum

Solubility:Miscible with water, methanol, ethanol, isoamyl ketone, and ethyl acetate.

Specification

Items	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Purity(%)	≥99
Color(Co-Pt)	≤15
Acid value(mgKOH/g)	≤0.1
Water(%)	≤0.1

Application

1,5-Pentanediol is widely used in the following fields:
Polyurethane:
1,5-Pentanediol can be reacted with dicarboxylic acid to prepare polyester polyols, which are used to produce polyurethane casting elastomers with good hydrolysis resistance and low-temperature performance. The modified polyurethane elastomer has excellent mechanical strength, water resistance, and heat resistance, and is suitable for fields such as mechanical components, automotive parts, and leather processing. ‌
Plasticizer:
Plasticizers made from 1,5-Pentanediol have characteristics such as volatility resistance, low temperature resistance, and migration resistance, and are widely used in products such as wires and cables, inks, etc. ‌
Coatings and inks:
As a solvent or wetting agent, 1,5-Pentanediol can enhance the adhesion of coatings and is used in the formulation of inkjet inks. ‌
Spices and industrial solvents:
Its colorless and viscous properties make it a moisturizing agent in cosmetics, and it can also be used as an antifreeze, synthetic lubricant, and cutting oil.
Pesticides and crop protectants:
As an organic synthesis intermediate, 1,5-Pentanediol can be used to produce pesticides and crop protectants.