2-methylpropane

2-methylpropane is the IUPAC name for iso Butane because the longest carbon chain in the molecule is 3 carbon atoms long. This chemical is an isomer of n-Butane because they have the same constituent atoms. The structure of the chemical is as follows:

     H     H     H
     |     |     |
  H--C-----C-----C--H
     |     |     |
     H   H-C-H   H
           |
           H

Some data about 2-methylpropane:

• Boiling Point:-11.7 Celsius
• Melting Point:-159.4 Celsius
• Density:0.549 g/mL at 30 degrees C
• It is soluble in alcohol (ethanol) and ether.

  Originally posted as 2-methyl propane (note the space) and now moved here.