2,3-Dimethylpentane
[CAS# 565-59-3]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Acyclic hydrocarbon
• Name: 2,3-Dimethylpentane
• Synonyms: (±)-2,3-Dimethylpentane; 3,4-Dimethylpentane; NSC 23696
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₆
• Molecular Weight: 100.20
• CAS Registry Number: 565-59-3
• EC Number: 209-280-0

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (9.3E^-3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.7542 g/cm³ (20 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 104-108 ºC^***
• Refractive index: 1.4671 (589.3 nm 25 ºC)^***

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Naves, Yves R.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1948, V31, P2252-6.

^*** Goldman, N. L.; Chemistry & Industry (London, United Kingdom) 1963, (25), P1036-7.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225-H304-H336-H315-H400-H410

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319