Isopentane C5H12
Specialty Gases 2025-04-23
Alias: 2-methylbutane
Chemical formula: C5H12
Molecular weight: 72.149
CAS registration number: 78-78-4
EINECS registration number: 201-142-8
Melting point: -159.9 ℃
Boiling point: 27.8 ℃
Water solubility: insoluble
Density: 0.62 g/cm³
Appearance: colorless transparent liquid
Gas introduction
Isopentane, also known as 2-methylbutane, is an organic compound with a chemical formula of C5H12. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a pleasant aromatic smell. It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, and soluble in most organic solvents such as hydrocarbons and ether. It is mainly used in organic synthesis and is also used as a solvent and foaming agent for polystyrene.
Packaging specifications
| Cylinder specifications | Content | ||
| Cylinder capacity | Valve | PurityWeight | |
| 40L | Manganese steel/QF-30A/QF-30C/QF-30 | 98% | 20kg |
| 118L | Welded cylinder iron valve/YSQ-3 | 98% | 50kg |
