2-Methylbutane CAS#: 78-78-4; ChemWhat Code: 46275

Names & Identifiers

Product Name 2-Methylbutane
Synonyms iso-C5H12;Isopentan;iso-Pentan;methylbutane;SWEENY ISOPENTANE;ISOPROPENTANE;ISOPENTANE;2-METHYLBUTANE
CAS Registry Number 78-78-4
Molecular Formula C5H12
Molecular Weight 72.15
EINECS 201-142-8
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2-Methylbutane CAS#: 78-78-4

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  -160 °C
Boiling Point  30 °C(lit.)
Density  0.62 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor Density  2.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure  11.17 psi ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.354(lit.)
Flash Point  −51 °C
Storage  2-8°C
Solubulity  0.048g/l
form  Liquid
Color  Clear Colorless
Explosive Limit 1.3-7.6%(V)
Water Solubility  Miscible with water, hydrocarbons, oils, alcohol and ether.
Stability: Stable. Extremely flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Vapour-air mixtures explosive in certain proportions. Incompatible with rubber, various plastics. The vapour, being heavier than air, may roll over surfaces and collect in low points. Note low flash point.
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NIST Chemistry Reference Butane, 2-methyl-(78-78-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Butane, 2-methyl-(78-78-4)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  F+,Xn,N
R Phrase  12-51/53-65-66-67
S Phrase  9-16-29-33-61-62
RIDADR  UN 1265 3/PG 1
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EK4430000
TSCA  Yes
Storage Class  3
Packing Group  I
Hazardous Substances Data 78-78-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
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