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2-Methylpentane, 99+%
Description
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.
Suitable for battery materials development.
2-Methylpentane is employed as a raw material, rubber solvent and vegetable oil extraction solvent. It is also used as a solvent in adhesives. Further, it is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and finds application in food, preservatives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, beverages and flavor enhancer.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -154°C |
| Density | 0.653 |
| Boiling Point | 61°C to 62°C |
| Flash Point | −40°C (−40°F) |
| Odor | Petroleum-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.371 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1208 |
| Beilstein | 1730735 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,ether,acetone and chloroform. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Methylpentane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methylpentane
RUO – Research Use Only
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