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Histology FAQ
Staining, Histochemistry and Histotechnology
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Dr. John A. Kiernan
Department of Anatomy
and Cell Biology
The University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
FAQ Home > Fixation, freezing etc
Isopentane: alternative names
Question.
Is isopentane the same as 2-methyl butane?
Answer.
Yes. It is also known as ethyldimethylmethane. All are (CH3)2CHCH2CH3.
Anita Jennings
(jennings[AT]mayo.edu)