3-Methylpentane

Ref. 3D-FM167092

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methylpentane
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methylpentane is a colorless, volatile liquid that is a component of gasoline. It has an activation energy of 11.6 kJ/mol, and the reaction mechanism for hydrolysis is shown below:; ; The hydroxy group (OH) on 3-methylpentane reacts with trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFMSOH) to form 3-methylpentyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (3MTMF). The solubility data for 3-methylpentane are listed in the table below:; ; 3-Methylpentane has also been shown to have fluorescence properties and can be used as a pharmaceutical dosage. The molecule is classified as a constant pressure group p2 with a viscosity of 0.27 Pa·s at 25°C.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 86.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₄
• Purity: Min. 95%