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3-Methylpentane
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| Preferred IUPAC name
3-Methylpentane[1] | |||
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.257 | ||
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| MeSH | 3-methylpentane | ||
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| UN number | 1208 | ||
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| Properties | |||
| C6H14 | |||
| Molar mass | 86.178 g·mol−1 | ||
| Appearance | Colorless liquid | ||
| Odor | Odorless | ||
| Density | 664 mg mL−1 | ||
| Melting point | −162.8 °C; −261.1 °F; 110.3 K | ||
| Boiling point | 62.9 to 63.7 °C; 145.1 to 146.6 °F; 336.0 to 336.8 K | ||
| Insoluble | |||
| log P | 3.608 | ||
| Vapor pressure | 18.0 kPa (at 17 °C) | ||
Henry's law
constant (kH) |
8.8 mol Pa−1 kg−1 | ||
| −75.52·10−6 cm3/mol | |||
Refractive index (nD)
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1.376 | ||
| Thermochemistry | |||
Heat capacity (C)
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191.16 J K−1 mol−1 | ||
Std molar
entropy (S⦵298) |
292.5 J K−1 mol−1 | ||
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−203.0 – −201.0 kJ mol−1 | ||
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcH⦵298) |
−4.1608 – −4.1590 MJ mol−1 | ||
| Hazards | |||
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| Danger | |||
| H225, H304, H315, H336, H411 | |||
| P210, P261, P273, P301+P310, P331 | |||
| Flash point | −7 °C (19 °F; 266 K) | ||
| 278 °C (532 °F; 551 K) | |||
| Explosive limits | 1.2–7.7% | ||
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PEL (Permissible)
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none[2] | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3-Methylpentane is a branched alkane with the molecular formula C6H14. It is a structural isomer of hexane composed of a methyl group bonded to the third carbon atom in a pentane chain. It is of similar structure to the isomeric 2-methylpentane, which has the methyl group located on the second carbon of the pentane chain.
As of early 1990s, it was present in American[3] and European[4] gasoline in small amounts, and by 2011 its share in US gas varied between 1.5 and 6%[5] It has close research and motor octane numbers of 74.5 and 74.3.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "3-methylpentane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0323". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- ^ Doskey, Paul V.; Porter, Joseph A.; Scheff, Peter A. (November 1992). "Source Fingerprints for Volatile Non-Methane Hydrocarbons". Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 42 (11): 1437–1445. Bibcode:1992JAWMA..42.1437D. doi:10.1080/10473289.1992.10467090. ISSN 1047-3289.
- ^ Östermark, Ulf; Petersson, Göran (1992-09-01). "Assessment of hydrocarbons in vapours of conventional and alkylate-based petrol" (PDF). Chemosphere. 25 (6): 763–768. Bibcode:1992Chmsp..25..763O. doi:10.1016/0045-6535(92)90066-Z. ISSN 0045-6535.
- ^ "Hydrocarbon Composition of Gasoline Vapor Emissions from Enclosed Fuel Tanks". nepis.epa.gov. United States Environmental Protection Agency. 2011.
- ^ Abdul Jameel, Abdul Gani; Van Oudenhoven, Vincent; Emwas, Abdul-Hamid; Sarathy, S. Mani (2018-05-17). "Predicting Octane Number Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Artificial Neural Networks". Energy & Fuels. 32 (5): 6309–6329. Bibcode:2018EnFue..32.6309A. doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b00556. ISSN 0887-0624.
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Structure and nomenclature
Molecular formula and structure
3-Methylpentane has the molecular formula , characteristic of hexane isomers as saturated alkanes with six carbon atoms and the general formula .[1] Its structural formula is , representing a branched hydrocarbon chain consisting of a five-carbon main chain (pentane backbone) with a methyl group () attached to the third carbon atom.[1] This branching occurs at the central carbon, which is bonded to one hydrogen, two ethyl groups (), and the methyl substituent, resulting in a total of 14 hydrogen atoms distributed across the carbons to satisfy valence requirements. The molecule is achiral, as the branched carbon at position 3 is attached to two identical ethyl groups, a methyl group, and a hydrogen atom.[1][5] In skeletal formula representation, 3-methylpentane is depicted as a zigzag line of five carbons with a single carbon branch extending from the third position, omitting the hydrogens for clarity while emphasizing the carbon skeleton.[1] The three-dimensional conformation features tetrahedral geometry around each carbon atom, with bond angles approximately 109.5° and sp³ hybridization, allowing for conformational flexibility such as staggered or eclipsed arrangements along the C-C bonds.[6] As a structural isomer of straight-chain hexane (), 3-methylpentane shares the same molecular formula but differs in atomic connectivity due to the branch, which alters the overall shape from linear to more compact.[1] All bonds in the molecule are single covalent bonds, including five C-C sigma bonds and 14 C-H sigma bonds, with no multiple bonds or functional groups present.[5]Naming conventions and isomers
The IUPAC name of 3-methylpentane is derived from the longest continuous carbon chain of five atoms, designated as the parent structure "pentane," with a single methyl substituent attached to the third carbon atom in the chain.[1] The chain is numbered starting from the end that provides the lowest locant to the substituent, adhering to the IUPAC rule for alkanes that prioritizes the minimum numerical value for branch points.[7] This systematic approach ensures unambiguous identification among branched hydrocarbons.[8] 3-Methylpentane lacks a widely adopted common name but appears in chemical literature under synonyms such as "pentane, 3-methyl-" and "diethylmethylmethane."[1] In petroleum contexts, it is sometimes grouped with other branched hexanes under the term "isohexane," though this designation more precisely applies to 2-methylpentane, highlighting the need for IUPAC names to distinguish specific isomers.[9] Hexane (C₆H₁₄) has five constitutional isomers, each differing in the branching pattern of their carbon skeletons while sharing the same molecular formula:- n-Hexane: A linear chain of six carbon atoms with no branches.
- 2-Methylpentane: A pentane chain with a single methyl group attached to the second carbon.
- 3-Methylpentane: A pentane chain with a single methyl group attached to the third carbon.
- 2,2-Dimethylbutane: A butane chain with two methyl groups attached to the second carbon.
- 2,3-Dimethylbutane: A butane chain with methyl groups attached to both the second and third carbons.



