Is a monohydroxy alcohol, its combustion properties have been studied as it shows promising features to be an alternative to gasoline and diesel fuels. The conversion of 1-pentanol to di-n-pentyl ether (DNPE) in liquid phase at 423K in a batch reactor using ion exchange resins as catalysts. Used in the synthesis of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran by oxidation using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN). Used as a key starting material in the production of dichloro-acetic acid pentyl ester, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, di-n-penyl ether (DNPE), pentyl butyrate and amyl acetate. Further, it is used as a reagent to prepare derivatives of ferulic acid and caffeic acid, which shows anticancer properties. Identified as one of the main volatile components in Macedonian wines and barley cultivars. It is used as a flavor ingredient in chewing gum, candies, and baked goods.
