Pentane (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

CAS number: 109-66-0; n-Pentane; Pentane

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please login to access all articles, images, and functions.

Our content is available exclusively to medical professionals. If you have already registered, please login. If you haven't, you can register for free (medical professionals only).

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please complete your registration to access all articles and images.

To gain access, you must complete your registration. You either haven't confirmed your e-mail address or we still need proof that you are a member of the medical profession.

Finish your registration now

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Pentanes ("penta" denotes the 5 C atoms of the molecule) are saturated hydrocarbons with the molecular formula C5H12. Pentanes (n-pentane, isopentane and neopentane) belong to the alkanes. N-pentane (and isopentane) is a low-boiling liquid which is used in cosmetic products. N-pentane acts as a solvent (dissolves other substances) and as a propellant (creates pressure in an aerosol container so that the contents can be sprayed).

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer