M66005

3-Methylpentane

≥99%

• Synonym(s): 3-Methylpentane
• Linear Formula: (CH₃CH₂)₂CHCH₃
• CAS Number: 96-14-0
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Beilstein: 1730734
• EC Number: 202-481-4
• MDL number: MFCD00009342
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24897097
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 2.97 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 135 mmHg ( 17 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 532 °F
• expl. lim.: ~7.7 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.376 (lit.)
• bp: 64 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.664 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCC(C)CC
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-4-6(3)5-2/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: PFEOZHBOMNWTJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

3-Methylpentane (3MP) is mainly used as a model n-alkane in studies relating to densities, viscosities, refractive indices, excess enthalpies and vapor-liquid equilibrium of binary alkane mixtures.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304,H315,H319,H336,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 19.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -7 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves