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n-pentanol, also known as 1-pentanol, is an alcohol compound with the chemical formula C5H12O. It has two isomers, namely 1-pentanol and 2-pentanol. The structural difference between these two isomers lies in the position of the carbon atom to which their hydroxyl group is attached. n-pentanol is usually used as a solvent, reaction intermediate and chemical synthesis raw material. It plays an important role in organic synthesis and can be used to synthesize other compounds and can also be used as a solvent or reaction medium. n-Amyl alcohol is also used as an ingredient in flavors and fragrances.
