Pentane

Pentane

General
Molecular formula	C5H12
CAS number	109-66-0
EC number	203-692-4
Physical characteristics
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	143 K (-130° Celsius)
Boiling point	308 K (35-36° Celsius)
Vapour density	2.48
Vapour pressure	428 mm Hg at 20° Celsius
Specific gravity	0.626
Flash point	-49° Celsius
Explosion limits	1.4 % - 8.3 %
Autoignition temperature	260° Celsius
Evaporation rate	28.6 (butyl acetate = 1)

Pentane (also known as amyl hydride or skellysolve) is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃.

External links

• Material Safety Data Sheet for Pentane
• http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/duke/chemical.pl?PENTANE