Petroleum ether, ACS reagent, boiling range 40-60°C, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64742-49-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.178
• MDL Number: MFCD00081849
• InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentane
• PubChem CID: 7892
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C

• Density: 0.6500g/mL
• Boiling Point: 40.0°C to 65.0°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: −45°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3660 to 1.3710
• Specific Gravity: 0.65
• Viscosity: 0.45 mm2/s (25°C)
• Merck Index: 14, 5489
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: miscible with absolute alcohol, benzene,, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon, tetrachloride and oils except castor oil
• IUPAC Name: Petroleum ether
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Petroleum ether

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Petroleum ether, boiling range 40-60°C

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only