2,3-Dimethylpentane PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]
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Properties
| Vapour pressure | 53 hPa (13.9 °C) |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Autoignition temp. | 337 °C |
| Explosion limit | ~7 % |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.392 |
| B pt. | 89-90 °C |
| M pt. | -107.55 °C |
| Density | 0.695 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225,H304,H315,H336,H410 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29011000 |
| Flash point | 20 °F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 3295 |
Description
Application
2 3-Dimethylpentane is commonly used in the petroleum industry as a constituent of gasoline and blending component to enhance fuel performance. It is also used in laboratories for research purposes particularly in studies related to hydrocarbon behavior isomerization and fuel chemistry.
Purpose
The primary purpose of 2 3-dimethylpentane is as a component in fuel and as a reference compound in chemical studies. Due to its branched structure it has a higher octane rating compared to straight-chain hydrocarbons.
General Description
Its structure consists of a pentane backbone with two methyl groups attached to the second and third carbon atoms. It is a colorless volatile liquid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Like other alkanes it is relatively nonpolar and chemically stable under normal conditions.
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