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154911

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methylbutane

spectrophotometric grade, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Isopentane

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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:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
57647370
grade:
spectrophotometric grade
Assay:
≥99%
bp:
30 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
11.17 psi ( 20 °C)

grade

spectrophotometric grade

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

11.17 psi ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

788 °F

expl. lim.

8.3 %

impurities

<0.020% water

evapn. residue

<0.0003%

refractive index

n20/D 1.354 (lit.)

bp

30 °C (lit.)

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

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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Other Notes

A -D suffix exists for administrative purposes only.
All -D packages are 100% the same product, same quality, same specification as the package sizes previously sold without a -D.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H224,H304,H336,H411

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Special flammables
Hazardous rank I

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

154911-4X2L:
154911-VAR:
154911-BULK:
154911-500ML:
154911-1L-D:
154911-100ML:
154911-6X1L:
154911-2L:
154911-1L:
154911-2L-D:

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBB6282V
SHBB2191V
17696BPV
17696BP
06796TM

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