Description of Propane, 2,2-dimethyl-

Detail of > 463-82-1

• CAS Number:
• 463-82-1
• Name:

• Propane, 2,2-dimethyl-

• Formula:
• C5H12
• Molecular Structure:
• 
• Synonyms:
• 1,1,1-Trimethylethane;2,2-Dimethylpropane; Neopentane; Tetramethylmethane; tert-Pentane
• Molecular Weight:
• 72.17
• Density:
• 0.649 g/cm³
• Boiling Point:
• 7.2 ºC at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point:
• °C
• Hazard Symbols:
• Highly flammable, dangerous fire risk, explosive limits in air 1.4–7.5%.
• Safety:
• Poison by intraperitoneal route. An inhalation hazard. Both the gas and the liquid are flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.Details