Isopentane (isopentane, 2-methylbutane), also known as 2-methylbutane, with chemical formula C5H12, is a colorless, transparent and volatile liquid with pleasant aromatic smell. It is mainly used in organic synthesis and also as solvent.
Product Uses
It can be used as solvent for catalyst in polyethylene production, foaming agent for expandable polystyrene, foaming agent for polyurethane foam system, deasphalting solvent and so on.
When used as solvent, it has the same effect as pentane, hexane and heptane, and its solubility is slightly worse than pentane. The product has high octane number and can be used as automobile and aircraft fuel.