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n-Pentane Market Size, Share, Industry Forecast 2026

Pentane is an organic compound with 5 carbon atoms. There are three structural isomers
of pentane of which n-pentane is a long chained isomer. Pentane is inexpensive, non-polar,
and miscible in almost all non-polar solvents. Pentane is generally employed in fuels,
industrial applications like solvents, manufacturing of polystyrene foam, working medium
and other. Moreover, n-pentane has laboratory applications and is used as solvent. It is
also used in liquid chromatography.
Increasing demand from industrial sector for n-pentane due to the high volatility,
miscibility with non-polar compounds like chlorocarbons, olefins, ethers shall drive the
market. Additionally, the lower cost of n-pentane compared to other industrial solvents
shall boost the market demand. Pentane is also an important component of fuels.
Increasing demand for fuels from all over the world shall foster the market growth.
However, n-pentane is a non-polar solvent which is dissolved only in non-polar and alkyl
rich compounds. They lack in functionality and this is expected to hinder the market
growth.

MARKET SEGMENTATION:
Based on product type, the global n-pentane market is segmented into pentane 85/15,
pentane 60/40, pentane 50/50, pentane 20/80, pentane 80/20, pentane 70/30. Based on
application, is segmented into bowing agent, electronic cleaning, chemical solvent, aerosol
propellant, solvent, and others.
From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe,
Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
KEY PLAYERS COVERED:
The global n-Pentane market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the
key players in the market include, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Exxonmobil,
Shell, Top Solvent Co., Ltd, South Hampton Resources, Diversified Cpc International, LG
Chem, Aeropres Corporation, Jun Yuan Petroleum Group, and others.
KEY INSIGHTS
New Advancements in Production Technologies
Key Trends in the N-Pentane Market
New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players
Ranking of Key Players in the Market
REGIONAL ANALYSIS:
The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America,
and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to hold the largest share in market.
Rise in demand from industrial sector for solvent shall boost the regional market. Asia
Pacific is estimated to hold significant share attributed to large chemical manufacturing
base. High demand from industrial sector for manufacturing polystyrene foam, PU foam
and other products shall foster the market. Europe is expected to show considerable
growth due to the increasing demand for fuel. Increasing production of vehicles is further
rising the demand for fuel. This shall foster the market growth in Europe. Latin America
and Middle East & Africa shall exhibit sluggish growth by the end of forecast period.

SEGMENTATION
ATTRIBUTE DETAILS
By Product Type
Pentane 85/15
Pentane 60/40
Pentane 50/50
Pentane 20/80
Pentane 80/20
Pentane 70/30
By Application
Bowing Agent
Electronic Cleaning
Chemical Solvent
Aerosol Propellant
Solvent
Others


By Geography
North America (U.S., and Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific)
Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, and Rest of Latin America)
Middle East & Africa (UAE, South Africa, and Rest of Middle
East & Africa)
N-PENTANE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Junyuan Petroleum Group manufactures a wide range of solvents and fluids for industrial use. n-Pentane is one of the solvent available in different composition and is widely used in industrial sector.

Methods to Produce Isoprene by Dehydrogenation

There are two methods to produce isoprene by dehydrogenation: isopentane dehydrogenation and isopentene catalytic dehydrogenation. 1、 Isopentane dehydrogenation method The two-step catalytic dehydrogenation method of isopentane was first developed by the former Soviet Union and was industrialized in 1968. The raw material isopentene used in the isopentene dehydrogenation process is from catalytic cracking or straight-run gasoline. The process is mainly divided into three steps: first, the isopentane is dehydrogenated to isopentene, and a fluidized bed reactor similar to catalytic cracking is used, and the catalyst is spherical chromium-alumina oxide; Then isoprene is obtained by catalytic dehydrogenation of isoprene, and the plate-shaped calcium-nickel-phosphoric acid catalyst and adiabatic fixed-bed reactor are used; Finally, the dehydrogenation product is extracted and distilled with dimethylformamide or acetonitrile in two extractive distillation columns to obtain crude isoprene, and then the high-purity product is obtained after alkali treatment, hydrogenation and acetylene removal. In order to obtain the conversion rate beneficial to industrial production, the reaction must be carried out at high temperature (above 500~600 ℃), resulting in the increase of side reactions such as pyrolysis and isomerization. Therefore, although the raw materials of this method are cheap and easy to obtain, the cost and consumption quota are high, the process for preparing high-purity products is complex, and the development prospect is lacking. At present, only some enterprises in Russia and Eastern Europe apply this method to produce isoprene, with a total production capacity of about 300000 t/a. 2、 There are three isomers of isopentene by catalytic dehydrogenation of isopentene: 2-methyl-1-butene, 2-methyl-2-butene and 3-methyl-1-butene, of which 2-methyl-2-butene is the most suitable precursor for the synthesis of isoprene. In 1961, Shell Company of the United States built a 18000 t/a isoprene production unit using isoprene catalytic dehydrogenation method, and the production capacity of this method has reached 190000 t/a. The process flow is divided into three steps: extracting and separating isopentene from C5 fraction, a by-product of the catalytic cracking unit of the refinery; Isopentene was dehydrogenated at 600 ℃ in a fixed-bed adiabatic reactor using iron oxide, chromium oxide and carbonate catalysts; The dehydrogenation product is extracted, distilled and refined to obtain isoprene product with purity of 99.2%~99.7%. This method can use isopentene (10%~30%) with a wide range of mass fraction as raw material. Among the many methods for producing isoprene, extractive distillation has certain advantages in technology and economy. In economy, only alkenal method can be compared with extractive distillation, and the production cost of other methods is higher. Summary: From an economic point of view, the isoprene dehydrogenation technology developed by the former Soviet Union to produce isoprene has been declining and cannot be compared with the cracking C5 separation method. For the students participating in the chemical design competition, it is even more difficult to check the documents of the former Soviet Union decades ago. Even if they find them, they are still in Russian, and they can’t understand them. From a technical point of view, the reaction part is similar to the catalytic cracking unit, which is extremely complex, with many side reactions, more complex components and great difficulty in product separation. It is conceivable that such a huge workload and technical difficulty will defeat a large number of heroes.

Track real-time price movement of Cyclopentane for informed purchase decisions

Product FOB Prices (Up/Down %)

Cyclopentane, 95% (0%)

The cost of Cyclopentane Pure hovered around USD 1.503-1.605/KG on a FOB Qingdao basis on March 04, 2023

Cyclopentane, 99% (0%)

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10

CAS Number: 287-92-3

Molecular Weight: 70.13

Beilstein: 1900195

EC Number: 206-016-6

MDL number: MFCD00001356

NACRES: NA.24

assay: ≥95.0% (GC)

Autoignition temp.: 682 °F

Shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

Expl. lim.: 8.7 %

Technique(s): HPLC: suitable
Gas chromatography (GC): suitable

BP: 50 °C (lit.)

MP:−94 °C (lit.)

Density: 0.751 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Application(s): environmental

SMILES string: C1CCCC1

InChI: 1S/C5H10/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-5H2

InChI key: RGSFGYAAUTVSQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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The price of Cyclopentane on 03.05.2023

The price of Cyclopentane in the Chinese market today (03.05.2023) is CNY13,000/MT, with a daily increase of CNY500, and the price rises by 4%.

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate 03.05.2023

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate is at a current level of 6.910, up from 6.865 the previous market day and up from 6.317 one year ago.

Product Name: Cyclopentane, 95%

CAS: 287-92-3

IUPAC Name: cyclopentane

Molecular Formula:C5H10

InChI Key: RGSFGYAAUTVSQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:C1CCCC1

Molecular Weight (g/mol):70.14

Synonym: cyclopentane pentamethylene zyklopentan ciclopentano hsdb 62

Refractive Index: 1.4030-1.4090 @ 20C

Appearance (Color): Clear colorless

Form: Liquid

Assay (GC): ≥95.0%

Identification (FTIR): Conforms

Description

Cyclopentane is the lightest non-polar cycloalkane solvent used by the chemical industry. Its cyclical structure provides a higher solubility coefficient than branched or linear hydrocarbons, while its low molecular weight results in one of the lowest heat of vaporization values a among non-aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.

Features

• High solubility coefficient

• non polar

• low heat vaporization

Cyclopentane is used as green blowing agent and involved in the production of polyurethane insulating foam, which is used in refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, construction panels, insulated pipes and roofs. As a lubricant, it finds applications in computer hard drives and outer space equipment due to its low volatile nature. It is widely useful in the preparation of resin, adhesives and pharmaceutical intermediate. It is an additive in gasoline. Since it is a halogen free compound and has zero-ozone depletion potential, it replaces the conventionally used chloro fluoro carbon (CFC) in refrigeration and thermal insulation.

Applications

Cyclopentane is used as green blowing agent and involved in the production of polyurethane insulating foam, which is used in refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, construction panels, insulated pipes and roofs. As a lubricant, it finds applications in computer hard drives and outer space equipment due to its low volatile nature. It is widely useful in the preparation of resin, adhesives and pharmaceutical intermediate. It is an additive in gasoline. Since it is a halogen free compound and has zero-ozone depletion potential, it replaces the conventionally used chloro fluoro carbon (CFC) in refrigeration and thermal insulation.

Solubility

Miscible with ethanol, ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes

Avoid heat, direct sunlight, flames and sparks. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

n-Pentane Price Update on 03.04.2023

n-Pentane n-Pentane price update, the latest n-Pentane price in the Chinese market (03.04.2023). Today’s US Dollar/CNY exchange rate: 1 dollar=6.88 CNY.Latest FOB price (CNY/MT) 8,100. Up 50, PCT Change 0.6%n-PentaneSynonyms: PentaneLinear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH3CAS Number: 109-66-0Molecular Weight: 72.15In March, the FOB price of n-Pentane was estimated to be around 1,180-1,195 USD/MT, up around 15-20 USD/MT from February levels. In the fourth quarter of 2022, offers increased significantly, mostly in the Chinese market.For more information about the price of n-Pentane and the price change of n-Pentane, please follow the quotation column of the market center of Junyuan Petroleum Group’s n-Pentane price channel: n-Pentane priceOverviewJunyuan Petroleum Group is one of China’s largest Pentane, Hexane, Heptane and Butane companies manufacturing a vast range of solvents and chemicals. We have a proudly earned solid 17-year track record in both the domestic and international markets. Our company is headquartered at our world-class manufacturing facility in Dongying and Dushanzi, ChinaWebsite: JunyuanPetroleumGroup.comIndustry: Chemical ManufacturingCompany Size: 501 – 1,000 employeesHeadquarters: DongyingТуре: Public CompanyFounded: 2006Specialties: Solvents and Chemicals

Development Trend of Refrigerants

Development Trend of R601 Refrigerants

Product Description: n-Pentane; Pentane; Normal Pentane

GAS No.: 109-66-0

Packaging Specification: ISO-TANK

R601 Refrigerant Introduction

R601 refrigerant, pentane and n-pentane in Chinese, is a colorless liquid with faint mint fragrance. n-Pentane R601 is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents, with a melting point of – 129.7 ℃ and a boiling point of 36.1 ℃.

R601 Refrigerant Application

R601 is mainly used for molecular sieve desorption, replacing Freon as foaming agent, as solvent, manufacturing artificial ice, agent, and synthesizing amyl alcohol.



Storage and Transportation

R601 refrigerant cylinder is a pressurized container, which should be stored away from fire, heat source and direct sunlight. It is usually stored in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse; The steel cylinder, valve and other accessories shall be handled with care to prevent damage.

It is a general trend to use green and environment-friendly refrigerants. Green and environment-friendly refrigerants can be synthetic or natural. Although synthetic environment-friendly refrigerants will not damage ozone, natural refrigerants are the most ideal choice for the sustainable development of the earth’s ecology.

The history of refrigeration technology is actually the history of refrigerant development process. In the early days, people used the evaporation effect of storing natural ice and water and some other methods to refrigeration. In the 1930s, Perkins invented the vapor compression refrigeration cycle, and mankind ushered in the development period of refrigeration technology. The invention, renewal and replacement of refrigerants throughout the entire process. At present, according to the development requirements of the new era, refrigerants will face new challenges. At present, the development of refrigerant is divided into four stages, and the characteristics of each stage are shown in the left figure.

In general, the development trend of refrigerant should meet the requirements of sustainable development of ecological environment and promote its further development. According to the core requirements of coordination between economic development, resource protection and ecological environment protection in sustainable development, there are two development directions of refrigerant:

The first is environmental protection. It is a general trend to use green refrigerants. Green refrigerants can be synthetic or natural. Although synthetic environmental refrigerants will not damage ozone, natural refrigerants are the most ideal choice for the sustainable development of the earth’s ecology.

The second is energy conservation. With the improvement of people’s living standards, refrigeration, air conditioning and other equipment are becoming more and more popular, and at the same time, a large amount of energy consumed by them is also attracting more and more attention. This summer, 18 provinces and cities in China experienced a shortage of electricity. A survey by the China Electricity Regulatory Commission showed that the intensification of the contradiction between supply and demand caused a shortage of electricity this summer, of which the rapid growth of air-conditioning refrigeration load is a factor that cannot be ignored. Therefore, in addition to improving refrigeration technology, we can also start from refrigerants. It is also a development direction to reduce the energy consumption of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment by developing new energy-saving refrigerants.

To sum up, the development of refrigerants is closely related to environmental protection and the sustainable development of the earth’s ecological environment. The development trend of refrigerants reflects the requirements of sustainable development of the environment.

Cyclopentane Price Trend in China Market 2022

The monthly average price comparison chart of Cyclopentane prices in the China market

The monthly average price comparison chart of Cyclopentane prices in the Chinese market in the past year from September 12, 2021 to September 12, 2022. At present, there are two kinds of purity for Cyclopentane in the market: 95% and 99%. In 2021, the price of Cyclopentane, 99% was 15,204.55 CNY/MT, and the price of Cyclopentane, 95% was 14,654.55 CNY/MT. The highest price of Cyclopentane, 95% reached 15,840.91 CNY/MT in November 2021, and fell to 13,500 CNY/MT in February 2022. Later, the price gradually increased and reached 14,000 CNY/MT in April 2022. This price has been stable until September 12, 2022. However, the price of Cyclopentane, 99% has been rising and falling, but the rise and fall are not large, and the overall price shows a downward trend, falling until August 2022, and until September 12, 2022, the price remains at 14,500 CNY/MT.


Properties

Melting point :-94 °C (lit.)
Boiling point :50 °C (lit.)
Density :0.751 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density :~2 (vs air)
vapor pressure :18.93 psi ( 55 °C)
refractive index :n20/D 1.405(lit.)
Flash point :−35 °F
storage temp. :Store below +30°C.
solubility :0.156g/l insoluble
form :Powder
color :White
Odor :Like gasoline; mild, sweet.
explosive limit :1.5-8.7%(V)
Water Solubility :Miscible with ethanol, ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water.
λmax :λ: 198 nm Amax: 1.0
λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.50
λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.10
λ: 240-400 nm Amax: 0.01 Merck :14,2741
BRN :1900195
Henry’s Law Constant :0.164, 0.240, and 0.300 at 27.9, 35.8, and 45.0 °C, respectively (dynamic headspace, Hansen et al., 1995)
Exposure limits :TLV-TWA 600 ppm (~1720 mg/m3) (ACGIH).
Stability :Stable. Highly flammable. Note low flash point and wide explosion limits. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Floats on water, so water is of limited value in putting out fires involving this material.
CAS DataBase Reference :287-92-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Cyclopentane(287-92-3)
EPA Substance Registry System :Cyclopentane (287-92-3)

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements:
Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour Flammable liquids Category 2 Danger
P210,P233, P240, P241, P242, P243,P280, P303+ P361+P353, P370+P378,P403+P235, P501
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 3

P273, P501
Precautionary statements:
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.


Cyclopentane is used in all analytical laboratories as a major component of mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and in Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).

Product Specific Details
 
CAS No:
287-92-3
HS Code:
2902199090
Grade:
Technical 
Contract Size:
 12-5,000 MT
Packaging Type:
Drum/Tank
 
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Pentane Blend Market Price on September 09, 2022

The price of Pentanes in China has fluctuated greatly in the recent month. After a period of decline, it has been rising in the recent month, with a weekly price increase of about 100 CNY per ton The prices of n-/Isopentane and cyclo-/Isopentane also maintained an upward trend. Junyuan Petroleum Group believes that Pentane prices are now at a relatively low point this year, and manufacturers in urgent need of raw materials can start purchasing. In addition, the sea freight to all parts of the world has been reduced by half, compared with the same period last year.

Pentane products are widely used as blowing agent, solvent and chemical raw materials. At present, Junyuan Petroleum Group is the largest manufacturer of high-purity Isopentane, n-Pentane, Cyclopentane and Pentane Blends/Blowing Agents in the Chinese market, with an annual output of 800,000 tons.


Pentane Blend (Blowing Agent) Market Price on September 09, 2022

Product

City

Low End Price

High End Price

Mainstream Price

Rise and Fall

Incoterms

Remarks

n-/Isopentane

Dongying

7900

8050

7950

0

EXW

Cyclo/Isopentane

Dongying

7900

8050

7950

0

EXW

Remarks:
1. The price in this list is the price including tax in spot exchange, and the unit is CNY / ton;
2. Release time: before 17:00 on working days, for reference only;
3. The rise and fall are compared with the closing price of the previous working day.



n-/Isopentane Refrigeration Foaming

Refrigerant is the working medium of refrigeration, also known as refrigerant, snow. In the refrigeration system, it is vaporized by absorbing energy from the cooling medium in the evaporator, and transfers heat to air and water in the condenser to condense. The increase in the consumption of refrigerants in China also drives the demand for refrigerants. Another point is that the state promotes fluorite as a strategic resource for protective development. In combination with these reasons, the price of refrigerants gradually rises.

At present, there are more than 80 kinds of substances used as refrigerants, including ammonia, freon-12, Freon-22, R-134a, r-404a, R-410A, azeotropic and hydrocarbon refrigerants. Previously, with regard to the impact on the ozone layer, the production of CFC substances such as R11, R12, R113, R114, r115, R502 and R22 was restricted.

In the early days, most of the refrigerants were flammable or toxic, and some accidents often occurred due to excessive pressure. The history of the development of isobutane R600a refrigerant appeared in the middle of the 19th century. It was a vapor compression system using ether as the refrigerant. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia (NH3) were first used as refrigerants in 1866 and 1873, respectively. Other chemicals include chemical cyanide (petroleum ether and naphtha), sulfur dioxide (r-764) and methyl ether, which have been used as refrigerants for vapor compression. Its application is limited to industrial processes. Most foods are still preserved with ice cubes collected in winter or prepared industrially.

R290 refrigerant, propane refrigerant, is a hydrocarbon refrigerant, which has no damage to the ozone layer and has a very small greenhouse effect. It is actually an environmental protection refrigerant today. From the perspective of environmental protection, almost all countries in the world have no restrictions on the use of R290 refrigerant in the initial installation of new refrigeration equipment and after-sales maintenance. The product is mainly used to replace R22 and R502 refrigerants in low-temperature refrigeration equipment; Because R290 is flammable, it is usually only used in low-temperature refrigeration equipment with less liquid filling, or as a component of low-temperature mixed refrigerant; R290 is compatible with conventional lubricants. The R290 refrigerant steel cylinder for storage and transportation is a pressurized container, which is flammable and explosive. During storage, it should be kept away from kindling and heat sources and avoid direct sunlight exposure. It is usually stored in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse; During handling, it shall be loaded and unloaded with care to prevent damage to steel cylinders, valves and other accessories. Matching refrigeration oil for the refrigeration engine oil matched with R290 refrigerant, it should follow the recommendations of the manufacturers of refrigeration compressors and refrigeration (air conditioning) equipment, or determine to use the refrigerator lubricating oil with the same design requirements according to the specific conditions of the refrigeration compressors and refrigeration equipment, that is, select the equivalent refrigeration engine oil.

The refrigerant in the refrigerator is added with fluorine in a fixed amount. Use a fixed amount dispenser to add fluorine according to the marked amount. When adding fluorine, feel whether the return pipe is cool by hand. If the return pipe is cold or slightly dewy, the evaporator can be basically covered with frost. When filling, first add less fluorine than the original amount and let it run. When the evaporator is full of frost, finally add it to the return pipe only to condense dew. Generally speaking, the steps of fluorinating the refrigerator are very simple. Vacuumize the refrigerator, pump out the air inside, and then add fluorine. Then seal the refrigerator.

The use of new environmentally friendly refrigerants does not destroy the ozone layer, and the refrigeration efficiency is higher than before. The use of new hydrocarbon refrigerants has also begun internationally, which fully meets the international standards for energy conservation, environmental protection and emission reduction. It is the ideal refrigerant in the world at present.

Isopentane (iC5) vs n-Pentane (nC5), What’s the difference?

Isopentane (IC5)

  • Description


Isopentane (IC5) is a volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon (CH3)2CHC2H5 and one of three isomers of pentane. Pentanes are components of some fuels, such as gasoline, and are also used as specialty solvents in the laboratory. Hydrocarbons are a diverse group of organic compounds that are made up of primarily carbon and hydrogen atoms. Hydrocarbons are derived from petroleum, coal tar and natural gas, as well as from plants and animals.

Iso-Pentane (IC-5) is used in the Polyethylene reaction and catalyst for the Gas Phase process in order to increase the production of the PE. Isopentane (iC5) It is supplied in the form of an Isopentane fraction with a base material content of up to 99.8% (grade A), is used for foaming polymers and as a component of motor fuel. Although hydrocarbon foaming using Isopentane (iC5) requires more complex and expensive equipment, it allows to produce polyurethane foam of better characteristics.

  • Boiling point: 81.86°F (27.70°C)
  • Density: 0.62 g/cm³
  • Chemical formula: C5H12
  • Average Molar mass: 72.15 g/mol
  • Classification: Alkane


Why Use Pentane, a Hydrocarbon?

Polyisocyanurate foams were traditionally produced using CFC-11 (a chloro-fluorocarbon) as the blowing agent.When evidence became irrefutable that CFCs destroyed stratospheric ozone, most of the world adopted the ground-breaking Montreal Protocol, which mandated the phaseout of CFCs for non-essential uses by 1996.

Isopentane (iC5) vs n-Pentane (nC5)- What’s the difference?

Isopentane Versus n-Pentane as a Noun. Isopentane differs from n-Pentane (as nouns) because Isopentane means “ an aliphatic hydrocarbon with the chemical structure CH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)₂; isomeric with pentane and neopentane,” while n-Pentane is “ the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃).”

ISOPENTANE

It is supplied in the form of an Isopentane fraction with a base material content of up to 99.8% (grade A), is used for foaming polymers and as a component of motor fuel.

Although hydrocarbon foaming using Isopentane requires more complex and expensive equipment, it allows to produce polyurethane foam of better characteristics compared to analogues. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of the gas formed during Isopentane foaming is lower than when using pure water foaming and, consequently, the panel filled with polyurethane foam on Isopentane provides better thermal insulation. The use of Isopentane as a foaming agent makes working at a lower density possible. The filling density of foam on Isopentane is 42 kg / m3 against 45-50 kg / m3 in the case of water foaming.

This means that holding the dimensions fixed the sandwich panel with the pentane-foamed polyurethane filling is lighter in comparison with the one with a CO2 – foamed polyurethane filling. In the end, it reduces the weight of the entire mobile building envelope as a whole and the load on its elements, making it more reliable and economical to use. Fine uniform porosity of the foam makes it possible to obtain maximum thermal insulation characteristics.

Hydrocarbon foaming allows to achieve the best characteristics of polyurethane foam, and, consequently, to improve the characteristics of sandwich panels, as well as manufactured from them mobile enclosing structures. It provides:

  •     better energy saving due to high thermal insulation characteristics;
  •     high durability thanks to better adhesion to metal sheets of the panel;
  •     efficiency and an advanced technological design due to it being lighter;
  •     durability of the structure.

You can place an order for Isopentane (iC5) with Junyuan Petroleum Group, send email to: info@junyuanpetroleumgroup.com.

Price Trend Chart of n-Pentane in China Market

In the recent month, the price of n-Pentane in the Chinese market generally showed an upward trend. From July 28 to August 3, the price remained at about 6,900 yuan, and on August 5, it rose to about 7,000 yuan. Until August 17, the product price remained at this level. In late August, the price continued to rise, and until August 26, the price remained at about 7,100 yuan.

n-Pentane is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C5H12. It is mainly used as a solvent, a reference liquid for gas chromatography, and an anesthetic. It can also be used to make artificial ice, anesthetics, and synthesize pentanol and Isopentane.

Product Purity Grade (% wt) CAS No. Applications
n-Pentane EPS Grade (95%) 109-66-0 Pentane blowing agent 
General Grade (95%) 109-66-0 Thermacol
General Grade (95%) 109-66-0 Rigid foams for thermal insulation panels in the construction sector
PU Grade (95%) 109-66-0 Sandwich Panel
Polymer Grade (95%) 109-66-0 LLDPE & HDPE
Pharma Grade (99%) 109-66-0 Linear Alkayl Benzene
LAB Grade (99%) 109-66-0 Surfactant

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