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2-Methylbutane, Anhydrous, =99%

Item #: SIG/277258-1L
Manufacturer: Sigma-Aldrich, Inc.
Supplier #: 277258-1L
SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION Part No. 277258-1L
Synonyms: Isopentane CAS Number: 78-78-4 Formula: C5H12 Formula Weight: 72.15 Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH(CH3)2 MDL No.: MFCD00009338 Purity: >=99% Boiling Point: 30 C(lit.) Melting Point: -160 C Density: 0.62 g/mL at 25 C(lit.) Refractive Index: n20/D 1.354(lit.) Storage: 2-8C Beilstein Registry Number: 1730723 EC Number: 201-142-8 UNSPSC Code: 12190000 Application: 2-Methylbutane undergoes catalytic dehydrogenation in the presence of chromia-alumina catalyst to form isoamylenes, which can undergo further dehydrogenation to form isoprene. It may also be used as a solvent in the preparation of trans-Bis(triethylphosphine) (hydroxy carbonyl) (phenyl) platinum(II), a metallacarboxylic acid.
UOM : EA
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