Compound Q&A
How is 3-Pentanol (CAS: 584-02-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Pentanol is commonly synthesized via reduction of 3-pentyn-1-ol using hydrogen and a catalyst such as palladium on carbon. Another method involves the hydration of propionaldehyde using water and a suitable acid catalyst like sulfuric acid. The yield and selectivity can be quite high, depending on the reaction conditions.
About
CAS No
584-02-1
English Name
3-Pentanol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
Molecular Weight
88.15 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(O)CC
InChIKey
AQIXEPGDORPWBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
