n‑Pentane (CAS No. 109‑66‑0; formula C₅H₁₂; MW ≈ 72.15 g/mol) is a colorless, highly volatile, flammable liquid with a gasoline-like odor. It boils at ~36 °C, is almost insoluble in water, and is valued for its use as a non-polar solvent and industrial raw material