39740

2,2-Dimethylbutane

≥99.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): Neohexane
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂C(CH₃)₃
• CAS Number: 75-83-2
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Beilstein: 1730736
• EC Number: 200-906-8
• MDL number: MFCD00009321
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57649904
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 2.97 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 5.35 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 797 °F
• expl. lim.: ~7.7 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.369 (lit.)
• bp: 50 °C (lit.)
• mp: −100 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.649 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCC(C)(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-5-6(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3
• InChI key: HNRMPXKDFBEGFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2,2-Dimethylbutane (Neohexane) is an acyclic alkane. It is an isomeric form of hexane. Its Research Octane Number (RON) has been reported to be 91.8. Oxidation of 2,2-dimethylbutane at low temperatures has been studied in a jet-stirred reactor (JSR). Pt-Re catalyzed reactions of 2,2-dimethylbutane (neohexane) has been studied.

Application

2,2-Dimethylbutane may be employed as probe to investigate the nature of possible active sites in supported metal catalysts.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304,H315,H336,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): -20.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -29 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves