n-Pentane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Pentane is used in consumer merchandise such as spot lifters/cleaners and foaming shave gels and in commercial products such as a blowing agent for expanded polystyrene (foam) insulation. It may also be used as a solvent (in pure form) in laboratory, chemical analysis, and other settings where a highly volatile non-polar solvent is needed.

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -130°C
• Color: Colorless
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
• UN Number: UN1265
• Merck Index: 14,7116
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 72.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Density: 0.626 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 36°C
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Flash Point: -49°C (-57°F)
• Odor: Nearly odorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.358
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Pentane

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H304-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H304-H336

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANES

EINECSNumber : 203-692-4

RTECSNumber : RZ9450000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only