Pentane is a straight chain alkane consisting of 5 carbon atoms.
Definition
Pentane is a straight chain alkane consisting of 5 carbon atoms. It has a role as a non-polar solvent and a refrigerant. It is a volatile organic compound and an alkane.
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Cosmetic roles
Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
POLYPENTENEINCI폴리펜텐Korean label name (MFDS standard)
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9078-70-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID201042603
Measured properties
- Appearance
- N-pentane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point -57 °F. Boiling point 97 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier than air. · Gas Vapor, Large Crystals, Liquid
- Odour
- Pleasant · Gasoline-like odor
- Boiling point
- 97 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) · 36.06 °C
- Melting point
- -202 °F (NTP, 1992) · -129.67 °C
- Solubility
- less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) · In water, 38 mg/L at 25 °C
- Density
- 0.626 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water, will float · 0.6262 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Viscosity
- 0.2224 mPa.sec at 25 °C (liquid) · 0,36 mm²/s
Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
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