2-methyl pentane
pentane, 2-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl pentane |
| IUPAC | 2-methylpentane |
| CAS Number | 107-83-5 |
| EINECS | 203-523-4 |
| FDA UNII | 49IB0U6MLD |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.17758000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009406 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.511B |
| Beilstein | 1730735 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.65200 to 0.65500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 5.432 to 5.457 |
| Refractive Index | 1.37000 to 1.37400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -153.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Boiling Point | 60.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 212.900000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.00 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | -10.00 °F. TCC ( -23.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.760 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 14 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl pentane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl pentane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,1-
dimethyl butane
dimethyl propyl methane
1,1-
dimethylbutane
dimethylpropylmethane
iso
hexane
2-
methylpentane
pentane, 2-methyl-
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