Name | 2-Methylpentane |
Synonyms | NSC 66496 Isohexane Methylpentane Kyowazol C 600 Kyowasol C 600M 2-METHYLPENTANE 2-Methylpentane (CH3)2CH(CH2)2CH3 pentane,2-methyl- 1,1-dimethylbutane 2-METHYLPENTANE(ISO-HEXANE) |
CAS | 107-83-5 |
EINECS | 203-523-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H14/c1-4-5-6(2)3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H14 |
Molar Mass | 86.18 |
Density | 0.653 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -154 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 62 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | −10°F |
Water Solubility | Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone and chloroform. Immiscible with water. |
Solubility | 0.14g/l |
Vapor Presure | 6.77 psi ( 37.7 °C) |
Vapor Density | 3 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH TLV: TWA and STEL for all isomers except n-hexane are 500 and1,000 ppm, respectively (adopted). |
BRN | 1730735 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Highly flammable. Gas/vapour mixtures explosive at some concentrations. |
Explosive Limit | 1.2-7.4%(V) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.371(lit.) |
Use | Can be used as chemical raw materials, rubber solvents, vegetable oil extraction solvents |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R38 - Irritating to the skin R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
UN IDs | UN 1208 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | SA2985000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29012990 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |