Description

5-Benzyloxy-1-pentanol is a valuable bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a protected hydroxyl group and a terminal alcohol. This compound is essential for synthetic chemists requiring selective reactivity and controlled chain elongation in complex molecule construction. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, where its structure serves as a versatile building block for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring polyether or alkoxyalkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate ether-linked alkyl functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the creation of specialty polyethers, polyesters, and surface-active agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for mesogenic units and charge-transporting materials in advanced electronic displays.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of aroma chemicals with specific alkoxy alcohol notes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile building block for protecting group strategies, nucleophilic substitutions, and Grignard reactions in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzyloxy-1-pentanol
CAS No.	4541-15-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Benzyloxy)pentan-1-ol; 1-Pentanol, 5-(phenylmethoxy)-; 5-(Phenylmethoxy)-1-pentanol; Benzyl pentyl ether alcohol; ω-Benzyloxypentanol; 5-Benzyloxyamyl alcohol; 5-O-Benzyl-1-pentanol; NSC 403697
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Quality Control

Our 5-Benzyloxy-1-pentanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.