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Pentane (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. p3991
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Quantity:
1 L
4 L
Packaging:
Amber Glass
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Submicron filtered

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point -130°C
Absorbance 0.014 AU max. at 254nm, 0.1 AU max. at 210nm, 0.3 AU max. at 200nm, 1.0 AU max. at 190nm
Density 0.626g/cm³
Boiling Point 36°C
Quantity 1 L
Flash Point −49°C (−56.27deg;C)
Identification Pass Test
Packaging Amber Glass
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.3540 to 1.3570 (at 25°C)
Residue after Evaporation 5ppm max.
Assay Percent Range >99%
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)3CH3
Vapor Pressure 573mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.25 mPa/s at 20°C
UN Number 1265
Water 0.02% max.
Formula Weight 72.15
Percent Purity >99%
Grade Mobile phase for HPLC applications
Chemical Name or Material Pentane
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Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:4
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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