DICHLOROPENTANE

Molecule structure of Dichloropentane (CAS NO.30586-10-8):

Molecular Weight: 141.0389  g/mol
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀Cl₂
Density: 1.05 g/cm³ 
Boiling Point: 141.3 °C at 760 mmHg 
Flash Point: 38 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.432
Molar Refractivity: 34.87 cm³
Molar Volume: 134.2 cm³
Polarizability: 13.82×10^-24 cm³
Surface Tension: 26.7 dyne/cm 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 36.28 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 7.39 mmHg at 25 °C

 Dichloropentane (CAS NO.30586-10-8) is used as a solvent for degreasing metals, for oil, greases, rubber resins and as an insecticide and soil fumigant.

RIDADR: 1152
HazardClass: 3.2
PackingGroup: III
Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use water, foam, CO₂, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and phosgene. See also 1,5-DICHLOROPENTANE, and CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC.

DOT Classification:  3; Label: Flammable Liquid

 Dichloropentane (CAS NO.30586-10-8) is also named as Pentane, dichloro- . Dichloropentane (CAS NO.30586-10-8) is clear colorless to yellow liquid. It is insoluble in water. Dichloropentane is highly flammable. It may react with some metals to form dangerous products. Dichloropentane is incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. It is also incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. Dichloropentane may cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. It may irritate or burn skin and eyes if people inhalation or contact with material. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors of Dichloropentane may form explosive mixtures with air. And they may travel to source of ignition and flash back. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.