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Formula: C5H12
or R601A
Isopentane is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild gasoline odor.
Applications
Applications of isopentane include the following:
- Used as a closed loop in geothermal power production to drive turbines
- Used with dry ice or liquid nitrogen to freeze tissues for cryosectioning
| Grade 2 | Grade 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0% | 99.5% |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 1 % | < 0.5% |
| Sulfur | < 1 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Moisture | < 5 ppmv | < 5 ppmv |
| Total Impurities | < 1 % | < 0.5% |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
This product is analyzed liquid phase.
Assay excludes Nitrogen.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
| Molecular Weight | 72.15 |
| Pressure @ 100° F | 20.1 psia |
| Flammability Limits | 1.4 – 7.6% in Air |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 510 LB CGA 170 |
| Shipping Information | |
| DOT Name | Pentanes |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| DOT No. | UN 1265 |
| Packing Group |
I |
| DOT Label | Flammable Liquid |
| CAS No. | 78-78-4 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lbs) |
| 1/2 ton | 570 |
| LP30 | 136 |
| LP15 | 80 |
| LP05 | 27 |
| LP01 | 7 |
| 49L/Size 300 | 60 |
| 44L/Size 200 | 50 |
| 16L/Size 80 | 19 |
| 7L/Size 35 | 8 |
