n-Pentane, anhydrous, 99.8+%, over molecular sieves, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, 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.

• Packaged under Argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-66-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00009498
• InChI Key: OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-pentane, pentan, skellysolve a, pentanen, pentani, amyl hydride, tetrafume, tetrakil, tetraspot, pentan polish
• PubChem CID: 8003
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37830
• IUPAC Name: pentane
• SMILES: CCCCC

• Melting Point: -130°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.626 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 36°C
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Flash Point: -49°C (-57°F)
• Odor: Petroleum-like
• Packaging: ChemSeal™ Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.358
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
• UN Number: UN1265
• Beilstein: 969132
• Merck Index: 14,7116
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 72.15
• Percent Purity: ≥99.8%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Pentane, Anhydrous, over molecular sieves

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANES
EINECSNumber	203-692-4
RTECSNumber	RZ9450000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Packaged under Argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only