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isopentane

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Occurs in Manufacturing Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Isopentane, also known as 2-methylbutane, is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C5H12. It is a colorless, flammable liquid at room temperature. Isopentane is primarily obtained from petroleum refining and is a key component of gasoline and other fuels. Its high volatility and low boiling point make it a valuable component in refrigerants and aerosols. It is also used in the production of synthetic rubber and plastics. The study of isopentane is important due to its role in the petrochemical industry and its impact on atmospheric chemistry. Research focuses on understanding its combustion properties, its contribution to air pollution, and its potential as a renewable fuel source.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID6556
CHEMBL ID1797287
CHEBI ID30362
MeSH IDM0183855

Synonyms (76)

Synonym
AKOS015841718
butane, 2-methyl-
ethyldimethylmethane
nsc-119476
wln: 2y1&1
isoamylhydride
78-78-4
2-methylbutane
isopentane ,
1,2-trimethylethane
nsc119476
iso-c5h12
r-601a
iso-pentane
CHEBI:30362 ,
(ch3)2ch-ch2-ch3
1,1,2-trimethylethane
dimethylethylmethane
1,1-dimethylpropane
inchi=1/c5h12/c1-4-5(2)3/h5h,4h2,1-3h
hsdb 618
nsc 119476
einecs 201-142-8
ai3-28787
2-methylbutane, spectrophotometric grade, >=99%
2-methylbutane, anhydrous, >=99%
M0167
methylbutane
field butane
butane (field grade)
einecs 271-009-7
CHEMBL1797287
zh67814i0o ,
unii-zh67814i0o
ec 201-142-8
isopentane [inci]
butane, 2-methyl
isopentane [hsdb]
13221-81-3
2-methylbutane-2-d1
61G ,
Q-200305
exxsol isopentane s
DTXSID8025468
mfcd00009338
iso pentane
2-methylbutane, reagentplus(r), >=99%
2-methylbutane, for hplc, >=99.5%
2-methylbutane, analytical standard
2-methylbutane, saj first grade, >=99.0%
2-methylbutane, purum, >=95.0% (gc)
2-methylbutane, puriss. p.a., >=99.5% (gc)
2-methylbutane, saj special grade
Q422703
2-methyl-butane
solvent isopentane
95% isopentane
isopentane(2-methylbutane)
foaming agent isopentane
99% isopentane
blowing agent isopentane
ipentane
pentane blends
isopentane, 99% min
isopentane 78-78-4
pentane blend
cas 78-78-4
cas# 78-78-4
isopentane, 95% min
styrene foaming agent isopentane
1-pentane
1,1,2-trimethylbutane
ethyl dimethyl methane
isoamyl hydride
isopropentane
(ch3)2chch2ch3

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Males were dosed for 10 weeks prior to mating and during mating."( One-generation reproductive toxicity study of 2-methylbutane in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Chung, MK; Chung, YH; Kim, HC; Kim, JC; Kim, SH; Lee, IC; Yu, WJ, 2011
)
0.37
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (3 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Other1
Beauty & Personal Care2

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved
Aveeno Positively Smooth® Shave Gel -- 7 ozAveenoBeauty & Personal CareAllantoin, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopentane, Methylparaben, Palmitic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine2024-11-29 10:47:42
Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel -- 7 ozAveenoBeauty & Personal CareAllantoin, Benzaldehyde, Panthenol, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopentane, Methylparaben, Oat, Palmitic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine2024-11-29 10:47:42

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
refrigerantA substance used in a thermodynamic heat pump cycle or refrigeration cycle that undergoes a phase change from a gas to a liquid and back. Refrigerants are used in air-conditioning systems and freezers or refrigerators and are assigned a "R" number (by ASHRAE - formerly the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers), which is determined systematically according to their molecular structure.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
alkaneAn acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbon having the general formula CnH2n+2, and therefore consisting entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID603957Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound2008European journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 43, Issue:4
QSPR modeling of octanol/water partition coefficient for vitamins by optimal descriptors calculated with SMILES.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (44)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (2.27)18.7374
1990's6 (13.64)18.2507
2000's10 (22.73)29.6817
2010's20 (45.45)24.3611
2020's7 (15.91)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 73.09

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index73.09 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.89 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.33 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index122.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (73.09)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials3 (6.67%)5.53%
Reviews3 (6.67%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (4.44%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other37 (82.22%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]