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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
Melting Point | -130°C |
Color | Colorless |
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% |
Density | 0.626 g/mL |
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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; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANES
EINECSNumber : 203-692-4
RTECSNumber : RZ9450000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 :
- Packaged under Argon
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only