What is C5H10O? Important knowledge about C5H10O.

1. Definition of C₅H₁₀O: C₅H₁₀O is a type of organic compound in the ether group. The compound has a ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms of 5:10:1. C₅H₁₀O is also called Pentylox. In English, its name is Amyl Alcohol. The atomic mass of C₅H₁₀O is 74.12 g/mol. Its molecular structure consists of 5 carbon atoms, 10 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom.

2. Properties: C₅H₁₀O
   2.1 Physical properties of C₅H₁₀O: C₅H₁₀O is a colorless liquid, with a slight aroma. C₅H₁₀O has a neutral pH, not too acidic, and not too alkaline.
   2.2 Chemical properties of C₅H₁₀O: C₅H₁₀O can react with strong oxidising agents to form compounds with more oxygen. It can also react with strong reducing agents to form compounds with less oxygen.

3. Common chemical equations for C₅H₁₀O:
   C₅H₁₀O + O₂ -> 5CO₂ + 5H₂O
   C₅H₁₀O + 2H₂ -> C₅H₁₂ + H₂O
   C₅H₁₀O + C -> 5C + 5H₂

4. Synthesis of C₅H₁₀O:
   C₅H₁₀O can be synthesised from the reaction between Pentanol and sulfuric acid:
   C₅H₁₁OH + H₂SO₄ -> C₅H₁₀O + H₂O

C₅H₁₀O can also be synthesized from the reaction of pentyne with water:
C₅H₈ + H₂O -> C₅H₁₀O

Note: The above chemical reaction equations are illustrative, in reality, the reactions may be more complex and require certain conditions to occur.