N-Methylpentylamine

The N-Methylpentylamine, with the CAS registry number 25419-06-1, is also known as N-Methyl-1-pentanamine. It belongs to the product categories of Polyamines; Amines; C2 to C6; Nitrogen Compounds. Its EINECS registry number is 246-966-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₁₅N and molecular weight is 101.19. What's more, its IUPAC name is called N-Methylpentan-1-amine. It should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. This chemical can be used for organic synthesis.

Physical properties about N-Methylpentylamine are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.676; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.42; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.26; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1.00; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1.00; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Polar Surface Area: 12.03 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.405; (14)Molar Refractivity: 33.441 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 136.392 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 13.257×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 23.041 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.742 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 11.034 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 35.449 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 116.148 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 18.455 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of N-Methylpentylamine: this chemical can be prepared by methyl-pentylidene-amine. This reaction needs reagent LiAlH₄ and solvents tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether. The reaction occurs with other condition of heating for 16 hours.. The yield is 60 %.

Uses of N-Methylpentylamine: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it can react with furan-2-yl-methanol and formaldehyde to get {5-[(methyl-pentyl-amino)-methyl]-furan-2-yl}-methanol. This reaction needs reagent acetic acid at temperature of 100 °C. The reaction time is 3 hours. The yield is 63 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical may catch fire in contact with air, only need brief contact with an ignition source and have a very low flash point or evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water. It may destroy living tissue on contact and may cause burns. It is highly flammable and it is harmful if swallowed. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. You must keep container in a well-ventilated place and keep away from sources of ignition. In addition, it can not empty into drains and you should take precautionary measures against static discharges. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: N(CCCCC)C
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C6H15N/c1-3-4-5-6-7-2/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3
(3) InChIKey: UOIWOHLIGKIYFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N