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n-Pentane

EMPLURA®

Synonym(s):

Pentane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
109-66-0
Molecular Weight:
72.15
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Index Number:
203-692-4
MDL number:
MFCD00009498
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
969132
Assay:
≥99% (GC)
Bp:
35-36 °C (lit.)
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vapor density

2.48 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

product line

EMPLURA®

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

500 °F

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

~8.3 %

dilution

(low-cost alternative, for basic applications)

refractive index

n20/D 1.358 (lit.)

bp

35-36 °C (lit.)

mp

−130 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point -48 °C (refers to pure substance)

solubility

0.4 g/L

density

0.626 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CCCCC

InChI

1S/C5H12/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

EMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

Application


  • The effect of hydrogen bonding on the diffusion of water in n-alkanes and n-alcohols measured with a novel single microdroplet method.: This research investigates the diffusion behavior of water in n-pentane and other n-alkanes, emphasizing the role of hydrogen bonding. The novel single microdroplet method used in this study provides detailed insights into the molecular interactions and diffusion processes (Su et al., 2010).

  • Enthalpy of solution of 1,4-naphthoquinone in CO2 + n-pentane in the critical region of the binary mixture: mechanism of solubility enhancement.: This paper explores the solubility mechanisms of 1,4-naphthoquinone in a CO2 and n-pentane mixture, particularly in the critical region. The study reveals how n-pentane enhances the solubility of organic compounds in supercritical CO2, with implications for industrial applications (Mu et al., 2004).

  • Metabolism of n-pentane by ethanol-inducible cytochrome P-450 in liver microsomes and reconstituted membranes.: This research investigates the metabolic pathways of n-pentane in the presence of ethanol-inducible cytochrome P-450. The findings elucidate the role of specific enzymes in the biotransformation of n-pentane, with significant implications for toxicology and pharmacology (Terelius & Ingelman-Sundberg, 1986).


Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.625 - 0.627

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

supp_hazards

EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

-40.0 °F

flash_point_c

-40 °C

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