PX0170

Pentane

• Synonym(s): acs solvents
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 109-66-0
• Molecular Weight: 72.15
• Beilstein: 969132
• MDL number: MFCD00009498
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 203-692-4

Properties

• vapor density: 2.48 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 500 °F
• expl. lim.: ~8.3 %
• impurities: ≤0.01% Water (H2O)
• evapn. residue: ≤0.001%
• color: APHA: ≤30
• 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)
• density: ~0.63 g/cm³ at 20 °C; 0.626 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: CCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C5H12/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Evaluation of selected solid adsorbents for passive sampling of atmospheric oil and natural gas non-methane hydrocarbons.: This study evaluates solid adsorbents for sampling atmospheric hydrocarbons, including pentane, providing insights into environmental monitoring techniques. (Helmig et al., 2022).


• Online Liquid Chromatography-Raman Spectroscopy Using the Vertical Flow Method.: This study introduces an online method combining liquid chromatography and Raman spectroscopy for analyzing compounds like pentane, enhancing analytical capabilities in complex matrices. (Lo and Hiramatsu, 2020).


• An eNose-based method performing drift correction for online VOC detection under dry and humid conditions.: This paper presents an electronic nose method with drift correction for detecting volatile organic compounds, including pentane, under varying environmental conditions. (Jaeschke et al., 2020).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC): 98% min
Color (APHA): 30 max
Evaporation residue: 0.001% max
Form: Clear liquid
Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to standard
Water (H2O): 0.01% max

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304,H336,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): -40.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): -40 °C