Pentane

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 * Name:** Pentane
 * Structure : [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3c/Pentane.png/130px-Pentane.png width="130" height="57" link="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pentane.png"]]**

__**How Pentane is made**__

Pentane is mainly a fuel or solvent, although it also could be used as a source of steam reforming. C5H12, also knows as Pentane is one of three structural isomers. The others are isopentane and neopentane. It is also the most volatile hydrocarbon that is liquid at room temperature, and is often used in the laboratory as a solvent that can be conveniently evaporated. Pentane is nonpolar and has a lack of functionality, meaning its dissolving power is poor and only non-polar or alkyl-rich compounds are soluble in it. Pentane technically isn't made from any particular thing, but is in things naturally.

__**How it affects us**__

Pentane is a flammable liquid and vapour and could be fatal if swallowed. It is also harmful if inhaled into your body and affects the central nervous system. Pentane can also cause irritation to skin, if touched and damages eyes. Pentane is in fuel, meaning it is useful for transportational vehicles like taxi and cars.


 * __Interesting Fact(s)__**

Pentane burns to form carbon dioxide and water.When oxygen is limited, carbon, partially oxidized carbon, and carbon monoxide are also formed Isopentane is more stable than pentane by 1.8 kcal/mol, and neopentane by 5 kcal/mol. Pentane is an alkane with 5 carbon atoms.

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