1-Penten-3-ol
Agent Name
1-Penten-3-ol
CAS Number
616-25-1
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Ethylallyl alcohol; alpha-Ethylallyl alcohol; Ethyl vinyl carbinol; Vinyl ethyl carbinol; [ChemIDplus] Pent-1-en-3-ol; [JECFA] UN1987
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "3-Penten-2-ol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.68 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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