Pentanol, a primary alcohol, can be formed through several methods including hydrolysis of terminal alkenes, oxidation of alkyl halides, and biosynthesis. The hydrolysis process involves the reaction of alkenes with water, while oxidation typically requires reagents such as potassium permanganate. Understanding these processes is essential for applications in organic synthesis and industrial uses of pentanol.
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