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59060

2-Methylbutane

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Isopentane

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.15
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-142-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730723
MDL number:
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

11.17 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.7% (GC)

autoignition temp.

788 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

8.3 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.354

bp

30 °C (lit.)

density

0.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

petroleum

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C5H12/c1-4-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

Application

2-Methylbutane can undergo dehydrogenation over chromia-alumina catalyst to yield iso-pentene.
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

supp_hazards

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

-59.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-51 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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