Main Product
iso-Paraffins
Segment
Chemicals
Main-Family
Alcanes
Sub-Family
Aliphatic Alcanes
Physical State

Liquid

Abbreviation
i-C5
Alt. Names
Isopentane; Methylbutane; 2-Methylbutane
Description

Isopentane is a branched-Chain saturated Hydrocarbon (an Alkane) with five Carbon Atoms, with formula C5H12 or CH(CH3)2(C2H5). Isopentane is an volatile and flammable Liquid. It is one of three structural Isomers with the molecular formula C5H12, the others being Pentane (n-Pentane) and Neopentane (Dimethyl Propane).

Identifiers

logo CAS Number
78-78-4
logo EC Number
201-142-8
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.001.039
logo IUPAC Name
2-Methylbutane
Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

C5H12

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
72.151
Boiling Point (°C)
28
Melting Point (°C)
-160
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
0.62
Properties

Default
Status
A
System Info

Update by
UserPic  Kokel, Nicolas
Updated
2/25/2023 2:18 PM
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UserPic  Kokel, Nicolas
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2/25/2023 2:17 PM
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