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2-Methylbutane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Methylbutane is used as a chemical intermediate. It acts as a blowing agent for polystyrene and gasoline additive. It is used as a solvent of polyethylene and involved in the preparation of polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam. Further, it is used in a closed loop in geothermal power production to operate turbines. In addition to this, it is used to freeze biological samples like tissues in place of dry ice for cryosectioning in histology.
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.
Specifications
Density
0.62
Boiling Point
30°C
Flash Point
-57°C (-70°F)
Assay Percent Range
99+%
Refractive Index
1.354
Quantity
500 mL
Solubility Information
Miscible with water,hydrocarbons,oils,alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight
72.14
Physical Form
Liquid
Chemical Name or Material
2-Methylbutane
Hazard Category
H224-H304-H336
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
Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: I
EINECSNumber
201-142-8
RTECSNumber
EK4430000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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