2-Methylpentane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methylpentane is employed as a raw material, rubber solvent and vegetable oil extraction solvent. It is also used as a solvent in adhesives. Further, it is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and finds application in food, preservatives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, beverages and flavor enhancer.

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Applications
2-Methylpentane is employed as a raw material, rubber solvent and vegetable oil extraction solvent. It is also used as a solvent in adhesives. Further, it is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and finds application in food, preservatives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, beverages and flavor enhancer.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone and chloroform. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-83-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.178
• MDL Number: MFCD00009406
• InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentane
• PubChem CID: 7892
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C

• Melting Point: -154°C
• Density: 0.653
• Boiling Point: 61°C to 62°C
• Flash Point: −40°C (−40°F)
• Odor: Petroleum-like
• Refractive Index: 1.371
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1208
• Beilstein: 1730735
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,ether,acetone and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 86.18
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylpentane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H315-H319-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304-H315-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HEXANES
EINECSNumber	203-523-4
RTECSNumber	SA2985000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only