3-Methylpentane
[CAS# 96-14-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic hydrocarbon reagent
• Name: 3-Methylpentane
• Synonyms: NSC 66497
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• CAS Registry Number: 96-14-0
• EC Number: 202-481-4

Properties

• Density: 1.575 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: -26 ºC^**
• Refractive index: 1.573 (589.3 nm 21 ºC)^***

^* Christophersen, Mette; Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 2005, V81(1-4), P1-33.

^** Ling, A. Campbell; Journal of Physical Chemistry 1969, V73(7), P2408-12.

^*** Sabatier, Paul; Compt. rend. 1912, V154, P1771-3.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225-H304-H336-H315-H411
• Safety Description: S9;S16;S29;S33;S61;S62

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372

• Transport Information: UN 1208 3 / PGII