where is pentane used
Under normal conditions, Pentane is a colourless liquid, which has a characteristic smell. It evaporates easily at room temperature and boils at 36 degrees celsius. Pentane is highly flammable and mixtures of the vapour with air can be explosive. Pentane does not dissolve in water, but does mix with organic (carbon-containing) solvents. Pentane is one of a group of substances known as the volatile organic compounds (VOCs). What is it used for? Pentane is an ingredient of petrol fuel for vehicles. It is also used in the chemical industry as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals. Pentane is used to fill plastic foams, replacing the use of Hydofluorocarbons (HFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as they are phased out because of their damaging effects on the ozone layer.