2‑Hydroxypentanal CAS 87503-46-6

Physicochemical properties

Application Areas

1. Pharmaceutical intermediates: Used for synthesizing molecules with biological activity, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or chiral drugs.
2. Research on food additives: Exploring their potential as natural flavor enhancers (requiring safety assessment).
3. Agriculture and pesticides: Aldehyde derivatives may participate in plant signaling or stress response (such as inducing defense mechanisms)

Storage conditions

Storage conditions: It is recommended to store it in a cool, well ventilated environment and seal it to avoid contact with oxidants and acidic substances.
Special requirement: If it is a flammable liquid (similar to tetrahydrofurfurfuryl propionate), it should be stored in an explosion-proof area, away from sources of fire and heat

Safety precautions

Operation protection:
Wear chemical resistant gloves, goggles, and lab coats to avoid direct contact.
Operate in a fume hood to prevent vapor inhalation.
Emergency measures:
Skin contact: Immediately rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention if necessary.
Inhalation: Transfer to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered.
Leakage treatment: When there is a small amount of leakage, use adsorbent materials (such as sand) to collect it, and when there is a large amount of leakage, build a dam and transfer it to a dedicated container.
Fire fighting measures: use dry powder, carbon dioxide or insoluble foam to extinguish the fire and avoid direct impact of water on flammable liquid