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Sigma-Aldrich

Methylcyclopentane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methylcyclopentane

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
84.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Index Number:
202-503-2

vapor pressure

150 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥96.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

315 °C

bp

72 °C/1013 mbar

mp

-142 °C

transition temp

flash point -17 °C

density

0.74 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H12/c1-6-4-2-3-5-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

GDOPTJXRTPNYNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 96.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.746 - 0.749
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

FlameHealth hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C


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