Name | 2,3-Dimethylpentane |
Synonyms | NSC 23696 ALKANE C7 BRN 1718734 3,4-Dimethylpentane 3,4-DIMETHYLPENTANE 2,3-DIMETHYLPENTANE 2,3-Dimethylpentane 1,2,3-TRIMETHYLBUTANE 2-ETHYL-3-METHYLBUTANE Pentane, 2,3-dimethyl- (3R)-2,3-dimethylpentane 2,3-DIMETHYLPENTANE, STANDARD FOR GC 3-01-00-00445 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) |
CAS | 565-59-3 |
EINECS | 209-280-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H16/c1-5-7(4)6(2)3/h6-7H,5H2,1-4H3/t7-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C7H16 |
Molar Mass | 100.2 |
Density | 0.695 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -107.55°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 89-90 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 20°F |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, and ether (Weast, 1986) |
Vapor Presure | 2.35 psi ( 37.7 °C) |
Vapor Density | 3.45 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 400 ppm; STEL 500 ppm |
BRN | 1718734 |
pKa | >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993) |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Explosive Limit | ~7% |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.392(lit.) |
Hazard Symbols | N - Dangerous for the environment Xn - Harmful F,N,Xn,F - |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R38 - Irritating to the skin R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
UN IDs | UN 3295 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | SA0428000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29011000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
olfactory threshold (Odor Threshold) | 4.5ppm |
Henry's Law Constant | 1.72(atm?m3/mol) at 25 °C (Mackay and Shiu, 1981) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
spontaneous combustion temperature | 639 °F |