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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.12
Beilstein:
1730720
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density
2.01 (21 °C, vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
72.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
Assay
99%
autoignition temp.
860 °F
expl. lim.
8.3 %
bp
−12 °C (lit.)
mp
−160 °C (lit.)
density
2.064 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
CC(C)C
InChI
1S/C4H10/c1-4(2)3/h4H,1-3H3
InChI key
NNPPMTNAJDCUHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
2-Methylpropane can be used as a starting material to prepare:
- Isobutylene by catalytic dehydrogenation using various catalysts.
- Isopropyl methyl ketone by formylation reaction with carbon monoxide in the presence of super acid catalyst.
- tert-Butylhydroperoxide (TBHP) by oxidation.
Packaging
Supplied in a Sure/Pac™ cylinder and has a brass needle valve with a male 1/4" NPTF outlet thread installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove the galvanized steel hex cap that seals the outlet valve.
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Legal Information
Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Gas 1A - Press. Gas Liquefied gas
Storage Class Code
2A - Gases
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
-117.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-83 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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