3-Methylpentane PurReagent, >=99.0%

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Synonym:  3-Methylpentane
Linear Formula:  86.18 g/mol
Molecular Weight:  C6H14
CAS Number: 96-14-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 135 mmHg ( 17 °C)
Autoignition temp. 532 °F
Explosion limit ~7.7 %
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.376 (lit.)
B pt. 64 °C
M pt. -118°C
Density 0.664 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H319,H336,H411
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number UN1208

Description

Application
It is used as a component in fuels as a reference compound in research and in studies involving hydrocarbons and combustion processes.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as a fuel constituent and as a model compound for studying the physical and chemical properties of branched alkanes.

General Description
3-Methylpentane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the molecular formula CH consisting of a pentane backbone with a methyl substituent.