n-Pentane, Spectrophotometric Grade, 99+% min., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Pentane is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It 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: °C to 130°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Density: 1.626 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 36°C
• Quantity: 4 x 4 L
• Flash Point: -49°C (-57°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.358
• Assay Percent Range: >99%
• Vapor Pressure: 554 hPa (416mm Hg) at 20°C
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 72.15
• Grade: Spectrophotometric
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Pentane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H336
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 3; Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber	203-692-4
RTECSNumber	RZ9450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only