R(-)-2-pentanol

Independent reference data for R(-)-2-pentanol (CAS 31087-44-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as solvent for paints and lacquers and to make drugs; [Hawley] Used to make catalyst systems and methanol; Also used as a solvent for primers and for extracting 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid; [CHEMINFO]Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]

Synonyms and trade names

2-PENTANOL; Pentan-2-ol; 6032-29-7; sec-Amyl alcohol; Methylpropylcarbinol; sec-Pentyl alcohol; 2-Pentyl alcohol; 1-Methyl-1-butanol; Methyl propyl carbinol; 2-Hydroxypentane; Pentanol-2; alpha-Methylbutanol; 1-Methylbutanol; sec-n-Amyl alcohol; Isoamyl alcohol, secondary; FEMA No. 3316

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fusel Oil, Green No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.6% (11 / 1753)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.6% (11 / 1753)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (99.3%), H332 (99.4%), H335 (99.4%), H315 (100%), H319 (100%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.6% (11 of 1753) of reports.

H226 (99.3%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

R(-)-2-pentanol · CAS 31087-44-2 · C5H12O. UNII 04G7050365. Boiling Point: 234 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024); Boiling Point: 119 °C; Boiling Point: 118-119 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.