2-Methylbutane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methylbutane is used as a chemical intermediate. It acts as a blowing agent for polystyrene and gasoline additive. It is used as a solvent of polyethylene and involved in the preparation of polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam. Further, it is used in a closed loop in geothermal power production to operate turbines. In addition to this, it is used to freeze biological samples like tissues in place of dry ice for cryosectioning in histology.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-78-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00009338
• InChI Key: QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isopentane, isoamylhydride, butane, 2-methyl, dimethylethylmethane, ethyldimethylmethane, 1,1,2-trimethylethane, iso-pentane, 1,1-dimethylpropane, butanes, iso-c5h12
• PubChem CID: 6556
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30362
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbutane
• SMILES: CCC(C)C

• Density: 0.62
• Boiling Point: 30°C
• Flash Point: -57°C (-70°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Refractive Index: 1.354
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,hydrocarbons,oils,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 72.14
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylbutane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H224-H304-H336
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: I
EINECSNumber	201-142-8
RTECSNumber	EK4430000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only