1.07179
n-Pentane
for spectroscopy Uvasol®
Synonym(s):
Pentane
About This Item
vapor density
2.48 (vs air)
Quality Level
Assay
≥99.5% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
500 °F
potency
>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
expl. lim.
~8.3 %
technique(s)
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
impurities
≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity
≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.005% Water
evapn. residue
≤0.0002%
color
APHA: ≤10
transmittance
200 nm, ≥50%
210 nm, ≥70%
215 nm, ≥85%
225 nm, ≥95%
240 nm, ≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.358 (lit.)
bp
35-36 °C (lit.)
mp
−130 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point -48 °C (refers to pure substance)
solubility
0.4 g/L
density
0.626 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
UV absorption
λ: 200 nm Amax: ≤0.30
λ: 210 nm Amax: ≤0.16
λ: 215 nm Amax: ≤0.07
λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.02
λ: 240 nm Amax: ≤0.01
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
CCCCC
InChI
1S/C5H12/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
InChI key
OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- Quantitative determination of nitrous oxide in human blood by HS-GC-MS: forensic application of two fatal poisoning cases.: This study leverages n-Pentane in headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) for the forensic analysis of nitrous oxide in human blood. Highlighting its importance in forensic science, the research demonstrates n-Pentane′s utility in providing accurate and reliable measurements essential for legal and medical evaluations (Li Z et al., 2024).
- A photochromic trinuclear dysprosium(iii) single-molecule magnet with two distinct relaxation processes.: This article describes the use of n-Pentane in the synthesis of a dysprosium-based single-molecule magnet, showcasing its role in developing materials with unique magnetic properties for potential applications in quantum computing and data storage (Rogacz K et al., 2024).
- Reduction of Thorium Tris(amido)arene Complexes: Reversible Double and Single C-C Couplings.: This research employs n-Pentane in the study of thorium complexes, providing insights into reversible carbon-carbon coupling reactions. The findings contribute to the understanding of actinide chemistry and its application in recycling and waste reduction strategies (Deng C et al., 2024).
- Tuning Reactivities of tert-Butyllithium by the Addition of Stoichiometric Amounts of Tetrahydrofuran.: The study utilizes n-Pentane to adjust the reactivity of tert-butyllithium, illustrating its significant role in enhancing the control over chemical reactions. This advancement is pivotal for the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and materials science (Kleinheider J et al., 2024).
- Steps to achieve carvone-rich spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) essential oil: a case study on the use of different distillation methods.: In this research, n-Pentane is examined for its efficacy in extracting high-quality essential oils from spearmint, demonstrating its versatility in botanical extractions and its impact on the quality and characteristics of the essential oils obtained (Moradi-Sadr J et al., 2023).
Analysis Note
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0002 %
Water: ≤ 0.005 %
Colour: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Fluorescence (as quinine at 254 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Fluorescence (as quinine at 365 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Transmission (at 200 nm): ≥ 50 %
Transmission (at 210 nm): ≥ 70 %
Transmission (at 215 nm): ≥ 85 %
Transmission (at 225 nm): ≥ 95 %
Transmission (from 240 nm): ≥ 98 %
Absorbance (at 200 nm): ≤ 0.30
Absorbance (at 210 nm): ≤ 0.16
Absorbance (at 215 nm): ≤ 0.07
Absorbance (at 225 nm): ≤ 0.02
Absorbance (from 240 nm): ≤ 0.01
Meet the requirements of "Specific use spectroscopy" according Reag. Ph Eur
Other Notes
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
-40.0 °F
Flash Point(C)
-40 °C
Regulatory Information
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