Petroleum ether, ACS reagent, boiling range 40-60°C, Thermo Scientific™

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10702611	Thermo Scientific Acros 180210010	1L	Glass bottle
10184000	Thermo Scientific Acros 180210025	2.5L	Glass bottle
10277682	Thermo Scientific Acros 180210050	5L	Plastic drum
10707403	Thermo Scientific Acros 180210250	25L	Metal drum

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64742-49-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.178
• InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7892
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C

• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• MDL Number: MFCD00081849
• Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentane
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Petroleum ether
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Merck Index: 14, 5489
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: miscible with absolute alcohol, benzene,, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon, tetrachloride and oils except castor oil
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.178
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Boiling Point: 40.0°C to 65.0°C
• Flash Point: −45°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3660 to 1.3710
• Specific Gravity: 0.65

• CAS: 64742-49-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00081849
• Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentane
• InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane
• PubChem CID: 7892
• Density: 0.6500g/mL
• Quantity: 1L
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Solubility: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: miscible with absolute alcohol, benzene,, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon, tetrachloride and oils except castor oil
• Viscosity: 0.45 mm2/s (25°C)

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Petroleum ether, boiling range 40-60°C

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only