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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.
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