Normal Pentane, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent

Description

Normal Pentane, a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon,with the C5H12 formula, is a normal aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent with the molecular formula C5H12. It is a straight chain of five carbons and twelve hydrogen atoms. n-Pentane is a constituent of crude oil and a compound that condensates from natural gas production. It is also referred to as amyl hydride and pentane. Pentane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent that is classified as pure Normal, Isopentane and Cyclopentane.

The chemical properties of Pentane (Normal) include better volatility, relatively higher purity, low odour, fast evaporation rate and narrow boiling range, among others. Moreover, in terms of physical properties, N Pentane is a colourless liquid with a sweet and gasoline odour. In addition, it is a liquid that is insoluble in water, volatile and flammable.

In terms of applications, n-Pentane is primarily applicable as an intermediate in polymerisation reactions, as a propellant in aerosols, in low-temperature thermometers and as a blowing agent in foam production (e.g. expandable polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PUR)), and among other applications. Furthermore, Pentane (Normal) has value-added properties owing to which it finds a wide range of applications across numerous end-use industries.

Technical Data Sheet
MELTING POINT: -129.7 °C

BOILING POINT: 36.1 °C

DENSITY: 0.626 kg/l

SOLUBILITY: water 0.36 g/l at 20 °C

REFRACTIVE INDEX: 20/D 1.3577

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Liquid
PRODUCT CODE: LX257689
PRODUCT NAME: Normal Pentane
SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum assay (G.C.): 95%
Purity Ranging: 95% to 99%
Density 20/4: 0.624-0.628
Packing Type: ISO Tank/Steel Drums

Product Identifier
NAME OF SUBSTANCE: Pentane
SYNONYMS: n-Pentane, N Pentane, amyl hydride, pentan, skellysolve a, pentanen, pentani, amyl hydride, tetrafume, tetrakil, tetraspot, pentan
CAS #: 109-66-0
EC #: 203-692-4
Percent Purity: 95%
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)3CH3
UN Number: UN1265
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight: 72.15
Physical Form: Liquid
Density: 0.626 g/mL
Boiling Point: 36°C
Color: Colorless
Melting Point: -130°C
Flash Point -49°C (-57°F)
Odor: Nearly odorless
Refractive Index: 1.358
UN: 1265
CLASS/PG: 3/II
ADR: 3/II
IMDG: 3/II
IATA: 3/II
WGK: 1
STORAGE: Room Temperature.
SIGNAL WORD: Danger
GHS SYMBOLS:
GHS02
GHS08
GHS07
GHS09
H PHRASES:
H225
H304
EUH066
H336
H411
P PHRASES:
P210
P233
P240
P241
P242
P243
P261
P271
P273
P280
P301+P310
P303+P361+P353
P304+P340
P312
P331
P370+P378
P391
P403+P233
P403+P235
P405
P501
EINECS: 203-692-4
HS Code: 29011000
Relevant identified uses of the substance
Normal Pentane is a five-carbon aliphatic compound that is a natural constituent of the major paraffin fraction of crude oil and also found in natural gas. Normal Pentane is a colorless, flammable liquid (the first liquid member of the alkanes) that is lighter than water. Aliphatic hydrocarbons can be supplied as highly pure single products such as pentane, hexane or heptane (normal or iso), cyclic (eg. cyclohexane) or as a distillation cut containing large numbers of aliphatics, collected at a specific temperature or temperature range in the distillation process. Aliphatic hydrocarbons have low miscibility with water and have a very low surface tension, which means that small amounts can be spread evenly over a wide surface area. Furniture polish is a typical application for aliphatic hydrocarbons. Other uses for aliphatic hydrocarbons include extraction processes in pharmaceutical and food production, paints and coatings, lubricants and in the printing industry.
Most common technical function of substance (what it does): solvents