C6H14
86.18 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2-METHYLPENTANE
CAS107-83-5EC203-523-4
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent and chemical intermediate
2-Methylpentane, also known as isohexane, is a branched-chain alkane used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It is a structural isomer of hexane, commonly utilized in industrial and laboratory settings.
Solvent for organic reactionsChemical intermediate in manufacturing
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-methylpentane
InChIKey
AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCC(C)C
Synonyms (20)
- 1,1-Dimethylbutane
- 2-METHYLPENTANE
- 2-Methylpentane, >=95.0% (GC)
- Dimethylpropylmethane
- Hexanes, (60% n-hexane)
- Hexanes, Environmental Grade
- Isohexane
- KYOWASOL C 600M
- KYOWAZOL C 600
- Methyl pentane
- Pentane, 2-methyl-
- Pentane, methyl-
- SOLVENT DEGREASER
- i-hexane