2-methylbutane

78-78-4 C5H12

About 2-methylbutane

2-methylbutane (CAS 78-78-4) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H12 and a molecular weight of 72.15 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

2-methylbutane molecular structure
CAS Number
78-78-4
Formula
C5H12
Molecular Weight
72.15 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-methylbutane
InChI Key
QWTDNUCVQCZILF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

2-methylbutane is also known as ISOPENTANE, Isoamylhydride, Butane, 2-methyl-, iso-Pentane, 1,1,2-Trimethylethane, Dimethylethylmethane, among other names.

ISOPENTANE Isoamylhydride Butane, 2-methyl- iso-Pentane 1,1,2-Trimethylethane Dimethylethylmethane Ethyldimethylmethane methylbutane 1,1-dimethylpropane iso-C5H12

Description

Isopentane is an alkane that is butane substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a refrigerant.

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