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3-Methylpentane, 99+%

Catalog No. AAL03133AE
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500 mL

CAS: 96-14-0 | C6H14 | 86.18 g/mol

3-Methylpentane is used as a solvent in the preparation of vegetable oils, glues, coatings, and paints. It is also used in gasoline, rubber solvent, and petroleum ether.

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Applications
3-Methylpentane is used as a solvent in the preparation of vegetable oils, glues, coatings, and paints. It is also used in gasoline, rubber solvent, and petroleum ether.

Solubility
Soluble in water. 0.013 g/L at 20°C). Miscible in ether, acetone. Soluble in ethanol.

Notes
Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 96-14-0
Molecular Formula C6H14
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 86.18
MDL Number MFCD00009342
InChI Key PFEOZHBOMNWTJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym pentane, 3-methyl, unii-xd8o3ml76t, 3-methyl-pentane, xd8o3ml76t, 3-methylpentane, analytical standard, diethylmethylmethane, 3-methylpentyl, 3-methyl pentane, 3-methylpentan-3-yl, acmc-209s6l
PubChem CID 7282
IUPAC Name 3-methylpentane
SMILES CCC(C)CC

Specifications

Melting Point -118°C
Density 0.663
Boiling Point 63°C to 65°C
Flash Point −32°C (−26°F)
Odor Petroleum-like
Refractive Index 1.377
Quantity 100 mL
UN Number UN1208
Beilstein 1730734
Solubility Information Soluble in water. 0.013g/L at 20°C). Miscible in ether,acetone. Soluble in ethanol.
Formula Weight 86.18
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Methylpentane
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Hazard Category H225-H304-H315-H319-H336
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H304-H315-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HEXANES
EINECSNumber 202-481-4
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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