Tetraethylmethane

Tetraethylmethane
IUPAC name 3,3-Diethylpentane[1]
Identifiers
CAS number	1067-20-5 N
PubChem	14020
ChemSpider	13402 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CCC(CC)(CC)CC
InChI InChI=1S/C9H20/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3 Y Key: BGXXXYLRPIRDHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H20
Molar mass	128.26 g mol−1
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Odor	Odourless
Density	724 mg mL−1
Melting point	−34 to −30 °C; −29 to −22 °F; 239 to 243 K
Boiling point	145.8 to 146.6 °C; 294.3 to 295.8 °F; 418.9 to 419.7 K
kH	1.5 nmol Pa−1 kg−1
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of combustion ΔcHo298	−6.1261–−6.1229 MJ mol−1
Standard molar entropy So298	333.4 J K−1 mol−1
Specific heat capacity, C	278.2 J K−1 mol−1
Hazards
NFPA 704	3 0 0
Related compounds
Related alkanes	2,2-Dimethylbutane 2,3-Dimethylbutane Triptane Tetramethylbutane 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane 2,3,3-Trimethylpentane 2,3,4-Trimethylpentane Tetra-tert-butylmethane 2,3-Dimethylhexane 2,5-Dimethylhexane
N (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Tetraethylmethane is a branched alkane with 9 carbon atoms. It is a highly flammable and volatile liquid at room temperature.

References

See also

• Neopentane

External links

• "Molecular Structure of 3,3-Diethylpentane (Tetraethylmethane) in the Gas Phase As Determined by Electron Diffraction and ab Initio Calculations"