3-ETHYL-3-METHYLPENTANE Property

Melting point:

-90.87°C

Boiling point:

118 °C

Density 

0.73

refractive index 

1.4070-1.4090

Flash point:

6 °C

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

LogP

4.640 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Pentane, 3-ethyl-3-methyl- (1067-08-9)

Safety

RIDADR 

1262

HS Code 

2901.10.5000

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-ETHYL-3-METHYLPENTANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

3-Ethyl-3-methylpentane is a volatile compound associated with potato rot and ground beef spoilage.