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:
grade
analytical standard
Quality Level
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
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
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
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Kinetics of Isopentane Dehydrogenation on Chromia-Alumina Catalyst with Catalyst Fouling
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