Dimethylpropane is used as the raw material in the production of isobutylene, which in turn is used to manufacture synthetic Butyl rubber. It has also been used in halogenation processes and photoconductivity and molecular rearrangement studies.

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General Characteristics

Health Hazards

Material Recommendations

A colorless, liquified and flammable gas with an gasoliner-like odor.

A simple asphyxiant.

Normal Materials can be used, avoid plastic and rubber for liquids.

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Flammable Limits

DOT Class / Label

None Estabished

1.4 - 7.5%

2.1 / Flammable

Molecular Weight

Specific Gravity

Specific Volume

72.2

2.9 @ 77° F

5.3 cu.ft./lb @ 70° F

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CAS Registry No.

UN Number

510/180

463-82-1

2044

Nationl Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Dimethylpropane

MIL Specs/ Fed Specs
MSDS for Dimethylpropane

Grade
Part #

Purity Minimum

Cylinder
Size

Volume
Grams

Pressure
@ 70 F

Comments

Commercial
469700

99.86% Min.
Liquid Phase

002

400

None

Uses: Dimethylpropane is used as the raw material in the production of isobutylene, which in turn is used to manufacture synthetic Butyl rubber. It has also been used in halogenation processes and photoconductivity and molecular rearrangement studies.