Isopentane Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 2-Methylbutane
Isopentane supplier in Malaysia for polymer foam, solvent, propellant, petrochemical and laboratory requirements. Also called 2-methylbutane, isopentane is a colourless, highly volatile C5 hydrocarbon with CAS 78-78-4 and is a different isomer from n-pentane and neopentane.
Industrial and high-purity grades are selected by isopentane content, other pentane isomers, water, sulphur and non-volatile residue. Blowing-agent and propellant grades also depend on the converter's designed process system and required supply mode rather than a generic hydrocarbon description.
Plastics producers use isopentane in selected foam and insulation processes, while formulators specify it as a fast-evaporating solvent or propellant. Refineries and petrochemical plants may handle it as a defined feed, blend or process stream, and laboratories request tighter impurity controls.
Send the required grade, purity, isomer profile, quantity or consumption and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, supply mode, documentation, delivery timing and isopentane price are confirmed with a quotation carrying a stated validity period. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 78-78-4
- Grade
- industrial, high purity, blowing agent, propellant
- Appearance
- colourless, highly volatile liquid
Isopentane grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial-grade isopentane | colourless volatile liquid | — | Chemical processing, hydrocarbon blending and general solvent applications where the buyer specifies isomer identity, purity, water and residue limits. | Confirm the required supply mode with the quotation. |
| High-purity isopentane | colourless volatile liquid | — | Laboratory, synthesis and controlled-process work that requires tighter isomer, water and non-volatile-residue limits than an industrial grade. | Confirm the required supply mode with the quotation. |
| Blowing-agent grade isopentane | liquefied hydrocarbon supplied for a designed process system | — | Polymer foam and insulation production where the converter states isopentane purity, isomer profile and process-supply requirements. | Confirm the required supply mode with the quotation. |
| Propellant and formulation grade | liquefied hydrocarbon for a specified formulation system | — | Aerosol, personal-care and formulated-product uses that identify isopentane as the propellant, solvent or viscosity-control component. | Confirm the required supply mode with the quotation. |
How to buy Isopentane from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Isopentane
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | isopentane or 2-methylbutane, distinct from n-pentane, neopentane and cyclopentane | — |
| CAS number | 78-78-4 | — |
| Appearance | colourless, highly volatile liquid | — |
| Grade controls | isopentane purity, pentane-isomer profile, water, sulphur, boiling range and non-volatile residue confirmed against the buyer's process specification | — |
Isopentane applications
Safety and handling
Use isopentane only in equipment and systems designed for a highly volatile hydrocarbon, following the safety information and site controls for the quoted grade and supply mode. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about Isopentane
Is isopentane the same as 2-methylbutane?
Yes. 2-methylbutane is the systematic name for isopentane, and both identify CAS 78-78-4. The receiving specification should still define purity and the permitted levels of other pentane isomers.
Is isopentane the same as n-pentane or cyclopentane?
No. They are distinct hydrocarbon structures with different physical and processing behaviour. State isopentane or 2-methylbutane explicitly when the formulation or blowing-agent system requires that isomer.
Which isopentane grades can be requested?
Enquiries may cover industrial, high-purity, blowing-agent and propellant or formulation grades. The correct choice depends on isomer profile, water, residue, application and the designed receiving system.
What should a foam producer specify for isopentane?
Provide the required isopentane purity, permitted pentane-isomer profile, water, sulphur and residue limits, consumption and process connection. The supply mode is confirmed with the quotation.
What information is needed for solvent or laboratory use?
State purity, other pentane isomers, water, boiling range, non-volatile residue and the intended method or reaction. Add required documents and the quantity or consumption profile.
How are isopentane price, supply mode and delivery confirmed?
Provide the grade, specification, consumption, delivery location and system requirements. The quotation confirms available supply mode, documentation, route, timing and a stated price-validity period.