2-methylpentane

• CAT Number: M067638
• CAS Number: 107-83-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14/c1-4-5-6(2)3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C

2-Methylpentane(CAT: M067638) is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C₆H₁₄, featuring a methyl group attached to the second carbon of a pentane backbone. As a colorless, volatile liquid with a low boiling point, it is widely used as a non-polar solvent in organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, and industrial applications. Due to its branched structure, 2-methylpentane exhibits different physical properties compared to its straight-chain isomer, making it valuable in fuel formulation studies and combustion research. Its defined volatility and hydrophobicity also make it useful in chromatography and phase separation systems.