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n-Pentane USP

RA008485 CAS 109-66-0 USP

Identity

Product code
RA008485
CAS number
109-66-0
Grade
USP
Molecular formula
C5H12
Molecular weight
72.15

Classification

Applications
GC

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state Reference value Liquid (20 °C) —
Colour Reference value Clear Colorless —
Odour Reference value mild odor,gasoline-like,pleasant odor —
Melting point Reference value -130 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature Reference value 260 °C °C
Flash point Reference value -49 °C °C
Boiling point Reference value 35 - 36 °C °C
Evaporation rate Reference value 28.6 —
Vapour pressure Reference value 579 hPa at 20 °C hPa
Vapour density Reference value 2.5 —
Density Reference value 0.62 g/cm3 g/cm3
Refractive index Reference value n20/D 1.358 (lit.) —

Reference values are general physical properties of the substance taken from published data. They are not specifications of this product.

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 mL RA008485-PK-100ML