3-methyl pentane
pentane, 3-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 3-methyl pentane |
| IUPAC | 3-methylpentane |
| CAS Number | 96-14-0 |
| EINECS | 202-481-4 |
| FDA UNII | XD8O3ML76T |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.17758000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009342 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.510D |
| Beilstein | 1730734 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66300 to 0.66700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 5.523 to 5.557 |
| Refractive Index | 1.37500 to 1.37900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -162.90 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Boiling Point | 63.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 188.600000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 20.00 °F. TCC ( -6.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.600 |
| Soluble in | water, 17.9 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 3-methyl pentane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 3-methyl pentane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
diethyl methyl methane
diethylmethylmethane
3-
methylpentane
pentane, 3-methyl-
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