Product Description
n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA is an industrial-grade colorless liquid with a purity of 99.80%. It is an odorless liquid with a mild gasoline-like smell, commonly used as a blowing agent in foam production, a solvent in various chemical processes, and a calibration standard in laboratories. With a molecular formula of C5H12 and a molecular weight of 72.15 g/mol, this highly volatile and flammable hydrocarbon has a low boiling point and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether. It is stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, or open flames. n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA is widely utilized as an industrial solvent, refrigerant, and intermediate in organic synthesis.
FAQs of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA:
Q: What is the molecular formula of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA?
A: The molecular formula of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA is C5H12.
Q: How should n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA be stored?
A: It should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, or open flames.
Q: What are the main applications of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA?
A: It is commonly used as a blowing agent in foam production, a solvent in various chemical processes, and a calibration standard in laboratories.
Q: Is n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA poisonous?
A: No, n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA is not poisonous.
Q: What is the shelf life of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA?
A: The shelf life of n-PENTANE 99.80% PRA is 2 years under recommended storage conditions.