The recommended approach is to use anhydrous isopentane/2-methylbutane, with catalog number 277258 being the primary choice. Product 270342 is a high-purity grade primarily intended for HPLC use and other critical applications. Although it is packaged in a special way due to HPLC use, it can still be utilized for flash freezing tissue to prevent ice crystal formation. Another option is MX0760, listed as a Practical grade. Although this product is not specifically tested for freezing tissue, it is expected to be suitable. However, M32631 might be a better option due to higher purity, even though it is not specifically tested for use with freezing tissue. There is no harm in using the high-purity product 270342 for freezing tissue, but it may not be the most cost-effective option.
270342
2-Methylbutane
suitable for HPLC, ≥99.5%
Synonym(s):
Isopentane
About This Item
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vapor density
2.6 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
11.17 psi ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99.5%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
788 °F
purified by
glass distillation
expl. lim.
8.3 %
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
impurities
<0.020% water
evapn. residue
<0.0003%
refractive index
n20/D 1.354 (lit.)
bp
30 °C (lit.)
mp
-160 °C
density
0.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
λ
H2O reference
UV absorption
λ: 192 nm Amax: 1.00
λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.30
λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.07
λ: 240-400 nm Amax: 0.01
application(s)
food and beverages
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
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General description
Application
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
-59.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-51 °C - closed cup
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