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2-Methylbutane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Methylbutane is used as a chemical intermediate. It acts as a blowing agent for polystyrene and gasoline additive. It is used as a solvent of polyethylene and involved in the preparation of polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam. Further, it is used in a closed loop in geothermal power production to operate turbines. In addition to this, it is used to freeze biological samples like tissues in place of dry ice for cryosectioning in histology.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.62 |
Boiling Point | 30°C |
Flash Point | -57°C (-70°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99+% |
Refractive Index | 1.354 |
Quantity | 4 x 500 mL |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,hydrocarbons,oils,alcohol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 72.14 |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Methylbutane |
Safety and Handling
- 2-Methylbutane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isopentane
RUO – Research Use Only