n-Pentane (R601)
C5H12
n-Pentane (R601) is supplied as a liquid under its own vapour pressure in T11 ISO containers for international transport as well as road trailers and rail cars.
It is a high boiling point hydrocarbon generally used in industrial refrigeration applications including LNG liquefaction. It also has applications as a heat transfer fluid in the geothermal industry.
Standard Specifications
| Purity / Assay Impurities (wt) | N1.5 95% | N2.0 99.0% |
|---|---|---|
| n-Pentane | > 95% | > 99.0% |
| Isopentane | < 4.0% | < 1.0% |
| Olefins | < 12ppm | < 1ppm |
| Sulfur | < 1ppm | < 1ppm |
| Moisture | < 30ppm | < 10ppm |
| Mercury | < 10ng/Nm3 | < 10ng/Nm3 |
Standard Container Sizes & Fill Volumes
| Container Information | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 20′ T11 ISO Container | Road Trailer |
| Contents | 13,700kg | 20,000kg |
*Railcars also available (US only). Please contact us for details.
Technical Information
| Technical Data | Shipping Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 72.15 | Shipping Name | Pentanes |
| Liquid Density @ boiling point (kg/m³) | 609.7 | Hazard Class | 3 |
| Gas Density @ boiling point (kg/m³) | 2.98 | UN No. | UN 1265 |
| Boiling point (°C) | 36.1 | Hazard Label | Flammable liquid |
| Vapour Pressure (bar.a @ 25°C) | 0.68 | CAS No. | 109-66-0 |
Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither AGT International, or any of its subsidiaries or associates, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
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