59060

2-Methylbutane

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): Isopentane
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 78-78-4
• Molecular Weight: 72.15
• Beilstein: 1730723
• EC Number: 201-142-8
• MDL number: MFCD00009338
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758566
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• 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 (lit.); 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

Description

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.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224,H304,H336,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): -59.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -51 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves