Petroleum ether, for analysis, boiling range 60-95°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.

For analysis

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

• Melting Point: -40.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Acidity: 0.001 meq/g max.
• Density: 0.7000g/mL
• Boiling Point: 60.0°C to 95.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −26°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Specific Gravity: 0.7
• Viscosity: 0.57 mm2/s (25°C)
• Water: 0.02% max. (K.F.)
• 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: 2-methylpentane
• Grade: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: Petroleum ether, Boiling range 60° to 95°C

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Petroleum ether, boiling range 60-95°C

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

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

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

RUO – Research Use Only