Neopentane
- C5H12
- CAS Number 463-82-1
- UN2044 (gas)
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Liquid / Gas Volumes
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Liquid Phase
At boiling point at 1.013 bar
Gas Phase
In standard conditions (1.013 bar, 15°C)
Physical Properties
Molecule phase diagram showing the transition phases between solid, liquid and gas as a function of temperature and pressure
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- Molar mass 72.149 g/mol
- Content in dry air /
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Critical Point
- Temperature 160.65 °C
- Pressure 31.96 bar
- Density 235.01 kg/m³
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Triple Point
- Temperature -16.55 °C
- Pressure 3.54E-1 bar
Pressure 1.013 bar
| Latent heat of fusion (at melting point) | 43.6 kJ/kg |
| Melting point | - 16.55 °C |
Pressure 1.013 bar
| Boiling point | 9.5 °C |
| Latent heat of vaporization (at boiling point) | 315.692 kJ/kg |
| Liquid density (at boiling point) | 601.172 kg/m3 |
| Gas density (at boiling point) | 3.255 kg/m3 |
| Vapor pressure | 7.117E-1 bar |
| Compressibility factor Z | 9.5839E-1 |
| Cp/Cv ratio γ | 1.0919 |
| Gas density | 3.1839 kg/m3 |
| Gas/(liquid at boiling point) equivalent | 188.87 vol/vol |
| Heat capacity Cp | 1.6695 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Heat capacity Cv | 1.529 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Specific volume | 3.141E-1 m3/kg |
| Thermal conductivity | 15.525 mW/(m.K) |
| Vapor pressure | 1.231 bar |
| Viscosity | 7.0232E-5 Po |
| Compressibility factor Z | 9.6308E-1 |
| Cp/Cv ratio γ | 1.0869 |
| Gas density | 3.0621 kg/m3 |
| Gas/(liquid at boiling point) equivalent | 196.38 vol/vol |
| Heat capacity Cp | 1.7147 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Heat capacity Cv | 1.5777 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Specific volume | 3.266E-1 m3/kg |
| Thermal conductivity | 16.528 mW/(m.K) |
| Vapor pressure | 1.715 bar |
| Viscosity | 7.2589E-5 Po |
Applications
Examples of uses of this molecule in Industry and Healthcare
Safety & Compatibility
GHS02
Flammable
GHS09
Hazardous to the environment
Autoignition Temperature, Flammability Limits & Flash Point
Europe (according to EN1839 for Limits and EN 14522 for autoignition temperature)
| Autoignition temperature (Chemsafe) | 450 °C |
| Lower flammability limit (IEC 80079-20-1) | 1.3 vol% |
| Upper flammability limit (IEC 80079-20-1) | 7.5 vol% |
US (according to ASTM E681 for Limits and ASTM E659 for autoignition temperature)
| Autoignition temperature (NFPA 325) | 450 °C |
| Lower flammability limit (NFPA 325) | 1.4 vol% |
| Upper flammability limit (NFPA 325) | 7.5 vol% |
Threshold of toxicity
| ILV-8h EU (at Patm and 293.15 K) | 3000 mg/m3 or 1000 ppm |
| VLEP 8h France (at Patm and 293.15 K) | 3000 mg/m3 or 1000 ppm |
Metals
| Aluminium | No data |
| Brass | No data |
| Monel | No data |
| Copper | No data |
| Ferritic Steel | No data |
| Stainless steel | No data |
| Zinc | No data |
| Titanium | No data |
Plastics
| Polytetrafluoroethylene | Satisfactory |
| Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | Satisfactory |
| Polyvinylidene fluoride | Satisfactory |
| Polyvinyl chloride | Satisfactory |
| Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene | No data |
| Polycarbonate | No data |
| Polyamide | Satisfactory |
| Polypropylene |
significant swelling
Not recommended
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Elastomers
| Butyl (isobutene- isoprene) rubber |
significant swelling
Not recommended
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| Nitrile rubber | Satisfactory |
| Chloroprene | Satisfactory |
| Chlorofluorocarbons | No data |
| Silicone |
significant swelling
Not recommended
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| Perfluoroelastomers | Satisfactory |
| Fluoroelastomers | Satisfactory |
| Neoprene | No data |
| Polyurethane | No data |
| Ethylene-Propylene |
significant swelling
Not recommended
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Lubricants
| Hydrocarbon based lubricant | No data |
| Fluorocarbon based lubricant | No data |
Materials compatibility
Recommendations : Air Liquide has gathered data on the compatibility of gases with materials to assist you in evaluating which materials to use for a gas system. Although the information has been compiled from what Air Liquide believes are reliable sources (International Standards: Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas content; Part 1- Metallic materials: ISO11114-1 (March 2012), Part 2 - Non-metallic materials: ISO11114-2 (April 2013), it must be used with extreme caution and engineering judgement. No raw data such as these can cover all conditions of concentration, temperature, humidity, impurities and aeration. It is therefore recommended that this table is only used to identify possible materials for applications at high pressure and ambient temperature. Extensive investigation and testing under the specific conditions of use need to be carried out to validate a material selection for a given application. Contact the regional Air Liquide team for expertise service.
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More information
Neopentane, also called 2,2-dimethylpropane, is a double-branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. Neopentane is an extremely flammable gas at room temperature and pressure which can condense into a highly volatile liquid on a cold day, in an ice bath, or when compressed to a higher pressure.