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2-Methylbutane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 019387AP
Description
2-Methylbutane is used as a chemical intermediate. It acts as a blowing agent for polystyrene and gasoline additive. It is used as a solvent of polyethylene and involved in the preparation of polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam. Further, it is used in a closed loop in geothermal power production to operate turbines. In addition to this, it is used to freeze biological samples like tissues in place of dry ice for cryosectioning in histology.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
2-Methylbutane | |
0.62 | |
-57°C (-70°F) | |
C5H12 | |
MFCD00009338 | |
isopentane, isoamylhydride, butane, 2-methyl, dimethylethylmethane, ethyldimethylmethane, 1,1,2-trimethylethane, iso-pentane, 1,1-dimethylpropane, butanes, iso-c5h12 | |
QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-methylbutane | |
6556 | |
72.14 |
78-78-4 | |
30°C | |
99+% | |
1.354 | |
500 mL | |
Miscible with water,hydrocarbons,oils,alcohol and ether. | |
CCC(C)C | |
72.15 | |
CHEBI:30362 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
78-78-4 | |
72.15 | |
QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6556 | |
2-methylbutane |
C5H12 | |
MFCD00009338 | |
isopentane, isoamylhydride, butane, 2-methyl, dimethylethylmethane, ethyldimethylmethane, 1,1,2-trimethylethane, iso-pentane, 1,1-dimethylpropane, butanes, iso-c5h12 | |
CHEBI:30362 | |
CCC(C)C |
Safety and Handling
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
H224-H304-H336
DOTInformation : Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: I
EINECSNumber : 201-142-8
RTECSNumber : EK4430000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only