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Isopentane

Изопентан · إيزوبنتان · Isopentan · Isopentano · ایزوپنتان · 2-méthylbutane · איזופנטאן · Isopentano · イソペンタン · 아이소펜테인 · 2-methylbutaan · Isopentano

Structure of Isopentane
CAS78-78-4
EC201-142-8
UN1265
FormulaC5H12
Molar mass72.15 g/mol
LEL1.3 % vol
UEL8.3 % vol
Flash point-56 °C
Autoignition temperature420 °C
Temperature classT2
Gas groupIIA
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.49
GHSDanger · H224, H304, H336, H411

Isopentane is an alkane that is butane substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a refrigerant. Watery colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor. Floats on water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced.

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