C5H12
72.15 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2-Methylbutane
CAS78-78-4EC201-142-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Gasoline additive and chemical intermediate
2-Methylbutane, commonly known as isopentane, is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a gasoline-like odor that floats on water. It is primarily used as a gasoline additive to increase octane rating and as a chemical intermediate in industrial processes.
Gasoline additive for high-octane fuelChemical intermediate for amyl chloride and amyl alcoholsBlowing agent for polystyrene
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Safety Reference
Danger
H224Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H315Causes skin irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-methylbutane
InChIKey
QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCC(C)C
Synonyms (24)
- 1,1,2-Trimethylethane
- 1,1-dimethylpropane
- 1,2-Trimethylethane
- 2-METHYLBUTANE-2-D1
- 2-Methylbutane
- 2-Methylbutane, anhydrous
- 2-methylbutane;isopentane
- Butane, 2-methyl-
- Dimethylethylmethane
- Ethyldimethylmethane
- Exxsol isopentane S
- Isoamylhydride
- Polypropylene (Amorphous)
- R-601a
- Relebactam Impurity 24
- iso-Pentane
- methylbutane