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2-methylbutane (c15-1282-631)

2-METHYLBUTANE (C005B-080692)

Catalog No.
C005B-080692
Manufacturer No.
59070-1L
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
LI

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2-Methylbutane (Isopentane) is a branched chain alkane. It undergoes bromination at 75°C to afford 2-bromo-2-methyl butane.

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General description

2-Methylbutane (Isopentane) is a branched chain alkane. It undergoes bromination at 75°C to afford 2-bromo-2-methyl butane. Its Raman spectra in vapor and solid phases at low temperatures (-196°C) have been investigated.

Application

2-Methylbutane may be used in the following studies:

  • As starting reagent for the synthesis of isoprene.
  • Preparation of C5 and C6 alkyl nitrates.

Molecular Weight: 72.15. Empirical Formula: C5H12. linearFormula: CH3CH2CH(CH3)2. vapor density: 2.6 (vs air). Quality Level: 200. vapor pressure: 11.17 psi ( 20 °C). grade: puriss. p.a.. Assay: ≥. 99.5% (GC). form: liquid. autoignition temp.: 788 . °F. expl. lim.: 8.3 . %. impurities: ≤. 0.05% water. evapn. residue: ≤. 0.001%. refractive index: n20/D 1.354 (lit.), n20/D 1.354. bp: 30 . °C (lit.). mp: -160 . °C. density: 0.62 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). cation traces: Al: ≤. 0.5 . mg/kg, Ba: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Bi: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Ca: ≤. 0.5 . mg/kg, Cd: ≤. 0.05 . mg/kg, Co: ≤. 0.02 . mg/kg, Cr: ≤. 0.02 . mg/kg, Cu: ≤. 0.02 . mg/kg, Fe: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, K: ≤. 0.5 . mg/kg, Li: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Mg: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Mn: ≤. 0.02 . mg/kg, Mo: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Na: ≤. 0.5 . mg/kg, Ni: ≤. 0.02 . mg/kg, Pb: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Sr: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg, Zn: ≤. 0.1 . mg/kg. storage temp.: 2-8°C. SMILES string: CCC(C)C. InChI: 1S/C5H12/c1-4-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3. InChI key: QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H224 - H304 - H336 - H411. Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331 - P403 + P233. Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 3. Target Organs: Respiratory system. Supp Hazards: EUH066. Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids. WGK: WGK 2. Flash Point(F): -59.8 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): -51 °C - closed cup.
UPC:
12352118
Condition:
New
HazmatClass:
Yes
MPN:
59070-1L
CAS:
78-78-4

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