Germany and the United States are the leading exporters of 3-Pentanol (CAS 584-02-1), accounting for the largest shares of global shipments in recent years, while China, South Korea, and India represent the top importing markets. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable through 2023–2024, with modest fluctuations in 3-Pentanol prices reflecting consistent demand from pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors.
3-Pentanol is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, chloroform-like odor and moderate volatility; it has a boiling point of approximately 115–116 °C and a melting point of −70 °C. It is a secondary aliphatic alcohol and classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Industrially, it serves primarily as a building block in the synthesis of esters, ketones (notably diethyl ketone via oxidation), and other functionalized derivatives. Its applications are largely confined to fine chemical manufacturing, particularly as a precursor in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, and occasionally in specialty solvent formulations where controlled polarity and evaporation rate are required.
Flotation agent.
colourless liquid
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is 3-Pentanol and 3-Pentanol SDS information.
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