Tetraethylmethane

Tetraethylmethane
IUPAC name 3,3-diethylpentane
Identifiers
PubChem	14020
ChemSpider	13402 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CCC(CC)(CC)CC
InChI InChI=1S/C9H20/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3 Key: BGXXXYLRPIRDHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C9H20/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3 Key: BGXXXYLRPIRDHJ-UHFFFAOYAE
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H20
Molar mass	128.26 g mol−1
Density	0.724 g/cm3
Melting point	-61.60 °C, 212 K, -79 °F
Boiling point	119.89 °C, 393 K, 248 °F
Hazards
NFPA 704	3 0 0
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Tetraethylmethane is a branched alkane. It is a highly flammable and volatile liquid at room temperature.

See also

• Tetramethylbutane
• Neopentane

External links

• "Molecular Structure of 3,3-Diethylpentane (Tetraethylmethane) in the Gas Phase As Determined by Electron Diffraction and ab Initio Calculations"