4-Methyl-1-pentene, 98+%

Description

CAS: 691-37-2 | C6H12 | 84.16 g/mol

4-Methyl-1-pentene is used as a monomer for olefin polymerisation. The resulting polymer is poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). It can also be used to produce 1,2-diiodo-4-methyl-pentane.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 691-37-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00008949
• InChI Key: WSSSPWUEQFSQQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1-pentene, 4-methyl, poly 4-methyl-1-pentene, unii-x10hrj2y7w, x10hrj2y7w, poly 4-methylpentene, isobutylethene, isohexene, 4-methylpentene-1, 1-pentene, 4-methyl-, homopolymer
• PubChem CID: 12724
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylpent-1-ene
• SMILES: CC(C)CC=C

• Melting Point: -153°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.664 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 53°C to 54°C
• Flash Point: -32°C (-25°F)
• Odor: Petrol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.382
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH=CH₂
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3295
• Beilstein: 1731096
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,benzene,chloroform,petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 84.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methyl-1-pentene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-720-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only