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(CH3)2CHCH3 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Natural Gas and Derivatives
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C4H10
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3CH
formula, see observation
75-28-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which constitutes an important component of natural gasoline, refinery gases, wet natural gas but can also be obtained by the isomerization of butane, which appears under the form of a colorless, stable gas with a slight odour, is soluble in ether and in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, and which is used in organic synthesis, as a refrigerant, motor fuel, aerosol propellant, synthetic rubber and instrument calibration fluid.

OBS

2-methylpropane: 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.

OBS

isobutane: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H10 or (CH3)3CH or (CH3)2CHCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Gaz naturel et dérivés
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H10
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3CH
formula, see observation
75-28-5
CAS number
DEF

Hydrocarbure isomère du propane que l'on utilise comme intermédiaire, réfrigérant et carburant.

OBS

2-méthylpropane : 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.

OBS

isobutane : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H10 ou (CH3)3CH ou (CH3)2CHCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Gas natural y derivados
  • Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H10
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3CH
formula, see observation
75-28-5
CAS number
OBS

Gas, incoloro, de olor suave, estable. Soluble en agua, éter, ligeramente en alcohol. No tóxico. Inflamable.

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