Pentane (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

Submicron filtered

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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

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

4 L

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Amber Glass

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3540 to 1.3570 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

>99%

Residue after Evaporation

5ppm max.

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

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

SDS

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

SDS