1,5-Pentanediol (PDO) is a bifunctional alcohol used in the synthesis of innovative TPU, polyester resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, crop protection agents and piperidine. This colorless, oily liquid is miscible in water and organic solvents. BASF’s high-quality PDO opens up new opportunities in the organic synthesis of products requiring a 5-carbon unit.

Applications include: Initial product for chemical syntheses, Inks and coatings, Plasticizers, Solvent, Industrial chemicals

Synonyms:

• 1,5-Dihydroxypentane
• 1,5-Pentamethylene glycol
• Pentylene glycol
• Pentane-1,5-diol
• Pentamethylene glycol

Formula …………………………..C5H12O2
Molecular Weight ……………….. 104.2
PRD Number ………………… 30077262
CAS Registry Number ………111-29-5

For more applications, features, and uses of PDO, please see BASF’s full line Brochure of Intermediates for Polyurethane (PUR) Materials