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PENTANO [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
DEF

The volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon ... used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent.

OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant odor; freezing point -129.7°C .... Uses: Artificial ice manufacture; low-temperature thermometers; solvent extraction processes; blowing agent in plastics, e.g., expandable polystyrene; pesticide.

OBS

pentane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the designation UN 1265.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

See also the related concepts of "isopentane" and "neopentane."

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H12 or CH3(CH2)3CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
OBS

pentane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique

OBS

Voir aussi «isopentane» et «néopentane», qui sont des termes apparentés.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H12 ou CH3(CH2)3CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
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