79-29-8 structure, C6H14

2,3-DIMETHYLBUTANE

CAS No.

79-29-8

Formula:

C6H14

Basic Info

2,3-Dimethylbutane is an isomer of hexane. It has the chemical formula (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)2. It is a colorless liquid which boils at 57.9 °C.

Formula
C6H14
Molecular Weight
86.1754
Exact Mass
86.1096
LogP
2.2984
PSA
0
Synonyms

EINECS 201-193-6

2,3-dimethyl-2-butane

1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethane

2,3-dimethyl-butane

Biisopropyl

Butane,2,3-dimethyl

Diisopropyl

Butane, 2,3-dimethyl-

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
clear, colorless liquid
Density
0.662
Boiling Point
58ºC
Melting Point
-129ºC
Flash Point
-29ºC
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.375(lit.)
Stability
Stable. Flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, oxygen.
Storage Condition
Flammables area
Vapor Density
3 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure
7.41 psi ( 37.7 °C)

Safety Info

RTECS
EJ9350000
Safety Statements
S16-S29-S33-S61-S62-S9
WGK Germany
3
Risk Statements
R11; R38; R51/53; R65
RIDADR
UN 2457 3
Hazard Class
3
Packing Group
II
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