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n-Pentane

for spectroscopy Uvasol^®

• Synonym(s): Pentane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 109-66-0
• Molecular Weight: 72.15
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 969132
• MDL number: MFCD00009498
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 203-692-4
• NACRES: NA.03

Properties

• vapor density: 2.48 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥99.5% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 500 °F
• potency: >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• expl. lim.: ~8.3 %
• technique(s): UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
• impurities: ≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity; ≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity; ≤0.005% Water
• evapn. residue: ≤0.0002%
• color: APHA: ≤10
• transmittance: 200 nm, ≥50%; 210 nm, ≥70%; 215 nm, ≥85%; 225 nm, ≥95%; 240 nm, ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.358 (lit.)
• bp: 35-36 °C (lit.)
• mp: −130 °C (lit.)
• transition temp: flash point -48 °C (refers to pure substance)
• solubility: 0.4 g/L
• density: 0.626 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• UV absorption: λ: 200 nm A_max: ≤0.30; λ: 210 nm A_max: ≤0.16; λ: 215 nm A_max: ≤0.07; λ: 225 nm A_max: ≤0.02; λ: 240 nm A_max: ≤0.01
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: CCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C5H12/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Accurate analytic results in UV/VIS and infrared spectroscopy depend on the use of very pure solvents for sample preparation. The Uvasol<TMSYMBOL></TMSYMBOL> solvents range has been specially designed for spectroscopy and other applications requiring solvents of the highest spectral purity. The refinement process allows a greater degree of security in applications and avoids misinterpretation of analytical results caused by traces of UV, IR and fluorescence contamination. Uvasol<TMSYMBOL></TMSYMBOL> solvents offer best UV transmittance. In all specifications the minimum transmittance for 5 typical wavelengths are identified.

Application

• Quantitative determination of nitrous oxide in human blood by HS-GC-MS: forensic application of two fatal poisoning cases.: This study leverages n-Pentane in headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) for the forensic analysis of nitrous oxide in human blood. Highlighting its importance in forensic science, the research demonstrates n-Pentane′s utility in providing accurate and reliable measurements essential for legal and medical evaluations (Li Z et al., 2024).


• A photochromic trinuclear dysprosium(iii) single-molecule magnet with two distinct relaxation processes.: This article describes the use of n-Pentane in the synthesis of a dysprosium-based single-molecule magnet, showcasing its role in developing materials with unique magnetic properties for potential applications in quantum computing and data storage (Rogacz K et al., 2024).


• Reduction of Thorium Tris(amido)arene Complexes: Reversible Double and Single C-C Couplings.: This research employs n-Pentane in the study of thorium complexes, providing insights into reversible carbon-carbon coupling reactions. The findings contribute to the understanding of actinide chemistry and its application in recycling and waste reduction strategies (Deng C et al., 2024).


• Tuning Reactivities of tert-Butyllithium by the Addition of Stoichiometric Amounts of Tetrahydrofuran.: The study utilizes n-Pentane to adjust the reactivity of tert-butyllithium, illustrating its significant role in enhancing the control over chemical reactions. This advancement is pivotal for the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and materials science (Kleinheider J et al., 2024).


• Steps to achieve carvone-rich spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) essential oil: a case study on the use of different distillation methods.: In this research, n-Pentane is examined for its efficacy in extracting high-quality essential oils from spearmint, demonstrating its versatility in botanical extractions and its impact on the quality and characteristics of the essential oils obtained (Moradi-Sadr J et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.5 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0002 %
Water: ≤ 0.005 %
Colour: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Fluorescence (as quinine at 254 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Fluorescence (as quinine at 365 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Transmission (at 200 nm): ≥ 50 %
Transmission (at 210 nm): ≥ 70 %
Transmission (at 215 nm): ≥ 85 %
Transmission (at 225 nm): ≥ 95 %
Transmission (from 240 nm): ≥ 98 %
Absorbance (at 200 nm): ≤ 0.30
Absorbance (at 210 nm): ≤ 0.16
Absorbance (at 215 nm): ≤ 0.07
Absorbance (at 225 nm): ≤ 0.02
Absorbance (from 240 nm): ≤ 0.01
Meet the requirements of "Specific use spectroscopy" according Reag. Ph Eur

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Legal Information

UVASOL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H225 - H304 - H336 - H411
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P240 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• supp_hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: -40.0 °F
• flash_point_c: -40 °C