2-Methylbutane, anhydrous, >=99%

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.