n-Pentane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Pentane is used in consumer merchandise such as spot lifters/cleaners and foaming shave gels and in commercial products such as a blowing agent for expanded polystyrene (foam) insulation. It may also be used as a solvent (in pure form) in laboratory, chemical analysis, and other settings where a highly volatile non-polar solvent is needed.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-66-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00009498
• InChI Key: OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-pentane, pentan, skellysolve a, pentanen, pentani, amyl hydride, tetrafume, tetrakil, tetraspot, pentan polish
• PubChem CID: 8003
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37830
• IUPAC Name: pentane
• SMILES: CCCCC

• Melting Point: -130°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.626 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 36°C
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Flash Point: -49°C (-57°F)
• Odor: Nearly odorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.358
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
• UN Number: UN1265
• Merck Index: 14,7116
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 72.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Pentane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Pentane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Pentane

RUO – Research Use Only