3-Methylpentane, 99+%

Catalog No. AAL03133AE

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L03133AE

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only