3-Methylpentane

3-Methylpentane
Names
IUPAC name
3-Methylpentane[1]
Identifiers
1730734
96-14-0 Yes
ChEMBL ChEMBL357767 Yes
ChemSpider 7010 Yes
EC number 202-481-4
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MeSH 3-methylpentane
PubChem 7282
UN number 1208
Properties
Molecular formula
C6H14
Molar mass 86.18 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Odorless
Density 664 mg mL−1
Melting point −162.8 °C; −261.1 °F; 110.3 K
Boiling point 62.9 °C; 145.1 °F; 336.0 K
Insoluble
log P 3.608
Vapor pressure 18.0 kPa (at 17 °C)
8.8 mol Pa−1 kg−1
1.376
Thermochemistry
Specific
heat capacity (C)
191.16 J K−1 mol−1
292.5 J K−1 mol−1
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfHo298)
−203.0–−201.0 kJ mol−1
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcHo298)
−4.1608–−4.1590 MJ mol−1
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS signal word DANGER
H225, H304, H315, H336, H411
P210, P261, P273, P301+310, P331
EU Index 601-007-00-7
EU classification F Xn N
R-phrases R11, R36, R51/53, R65
S-phrases S16, S33
Flash point −7 °C (19 °F; 266 K)
278 °C (532 °F; 551 K)
Explosive limits 1.2–7.7%
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
none[2]
Related compounds
Related alkanes
Related compounds
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

3-Methylpentane is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C6H14. It is a structural isomer of hexane composed of a methyl group bonded to the third carbon atom in a pentane chain. It is of similar structure to the isomeric 2-methylpentane, which has the methyl group located on the second carbon of the pentane chain.

References

  1. "3-methylpentane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  2. "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0323". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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