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Isopentane
SpectraBase Compound ID jr9HzIYUWf
InChI InChI=1S/C5H12/c1-4-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 72.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula C5H12
Exact Mass 72.0939 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 26NhTmErxs7
Name 2-METHYLBUTANE
Source of Sample PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY, BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA
Boiling Point 27.8C
CAS Registry Number 78-78-4
Color Properties Color= COLORLESS
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Density (20/4C) 0.6201 (Specific Gravity)= (20/4C) 0.620
Flash Point -51C
Formula C5H12
InChI InChI=1S/C5H12/c1-4-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -159.9C
Molecular Weight 72.151001
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.354
RTECS Number EK4430000
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= FLAMMABLE
Solubility Insoluble in= WATER Soluble in= ETHER
Synonyms BUTANE, 2-METHYL-, ISOPENTANE ETHYLDIMETHYLMETHANE ISOAMYLHYDRIDE
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use USED AS A SOLVENT AND CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE