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n-Pentane, Spectrophotometric Grade, 99+% min., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
n-Pentane is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It 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.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 130°C
Color
Colorless
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Density
0.626
Boiling Point
36°C
Quantity
1 L
Flash Point
-49°C (-57°F)
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.358
Assay Percent Range
>99%
Hazard Category
H225-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
DOT Class: 3; Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber
203-692-4
RTECSNumber
RZ9450000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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