320404
2-Methylbutane
ReagentPlus®, ≥99%
Synonym(s):
Isopentane
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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.15
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-142-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730723
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99%
Bp:
30 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
11.17 psi ( 20 °C)
vapor density
2.6 (vs air)
Quality Segment
vapor pressure
11.17 psi ( 20 °C)
product line
ReagentPlus®
assay
≥99%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
788 °F
expl. lim.
8.3 %
dilution
(for general lab use)
refractive index
n20/D 1.354 (lit.)
bp
30 °C (lit.)
mp
-160 °C
density
0.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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
2-Methylbutane is a branched-chain alkane that is used as a solvent in the production of chlorinated derivatives, a blowing agent for polystyrene, and a chemical building block in organic synthesis. It can be derived from petroleum raw materials natural gas and crude oil.
Application
2-Methylbutane can be used as a solvent in the Lewis-acid catalyzed oligomerization of lower olefins.
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Danger
hcodes
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
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