3-ETHYLPENTANE Property

Melting point:

-118.6°C

Boiling point:

94 °C

Density 

0,7 g/cm³

refractive index 

1.3910 to 1.3950

Flash point:

-14°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor Threshold

0.37ppm

Dielectric constant

1.9（20℃）

EPA Substance Registry System

Pentane, 3-ethyl- (617-78-7)

Safety

Risk Statements 

11-38

Safety Statements 

9-16-33

RIDADR 

1206

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.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

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.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-ETHYLPENTANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid. Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water. Combustible.

Uses

Organic synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-ethylpentane is an alkane that is pentane substituted by an ethyl group at position 3. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite and a human metabolite. It is an alkane and a volatile organic compound.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 36, p. 758, 1971 DOI: 10.1021/jo00805a005