A gas chromatographic method is established for the analysis of coal-based C5 hydrocarbon components.The chromatographic conditions affecting the separation are optimized,and the components are identified by means of mass spectrometry combined with literature method.The analysis of some components is verified through analyzing standard samples.On this basis,the area normalization method is employed to quantitatively analyze coal-based C5 hydrocarbon components,forming a precise analysis method for all components of coal based mixed C5 fractions.Drawing on the comprehensive utilization technology of cracking C5 fractions,the comprehensive utilization of coal-based C5 fractions is explored in view of their characteristics.