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n-Pentane, C5H12, refers specifically to the unbranched 5-carbon alkane, also sometimes called simply pentane (IUPAC nomenclature). It is a common laboratory solvent, miscible with other nonpolar compounds.
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- Laboratory solvent
- Lighter fluids
- Gasoline additive
- Adhesives
- Cleaning reagent
- Polymer production
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Product Information
| CAS | 109-66-0 |
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| Synonyms | Pentanes, Hydrocarbons C5-rich, Normal Pentane |
| Assay | Min 99% |
| PubChem ID | 8003 |
| Grade | High Purity Grade |
| Color | Clear, Colorless |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Petroleum distillates |
| Melting point | -130 °C / -202 °F |
| Boiling Point | 36 °C / 96.8 °F @ 760 mmHg |
| Vapor pressure | 573 mbar at 20 °C |
| Density | 0.626 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 260 °C / 500 °F |
| Molecular formula | C5H12 |
| Molecular weight | 72.15 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flash Point | -49 °C / -56.2 °F |
| Vapor density | 2.5 |
| Viscosity | 0.25 mPa.s at 20 °C |
