Product Description

ProductIsoprene
CAS78-79-5
FormulaC5H8
SynonymIsoterpene, 1,3-Butadiene, 2-methyl-

Typical Product Specifications

Surface Tension16.9 dynescm
Dimethyl Acetylene< 1 ppm
Sulfur15 ppm
Isoprene> 99.0%
Inhibitorc. 100 ppm
Peroxides< 10 ppm
Dimer0.01%
Cyclopentadiene0.01%
Vapor Pressure493 mm hg (20 c)
Melting Point-146 to -120 c
Odormild, aromatic odor
Refractive Index1.4216 (20 c)
Molecular weight68.11
Colorcolorless to pale yellow clear volatile liquid
Flash Point-53 c
Specific gravity0.6810 (204 c)
Solubilitymgml in water
Boiling Point34 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

This naturally occurring compound is a monomer of natural rubber.  It is produced industrially for the manufacture of synthetic rubbers and other isoprenoids.  

For more information on Isoprene CAS 78-79-5:

ClassPetrochemicals, Chemical Intermediates, Synthetic Rubber Ingredients, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates, Chemical Intermediate
IndustryIndustrial, Petrochemistry, Rubber, Organics
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