HEPTANE
Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C(CH2)5CH3 or C7H16.
Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C(CH2)5CH3 or C7H16.
| PRODUCT NAME | : | HEPTANE (N-) |
| CAS number | : | 142-82-5 |
| UN number | : | 1206 |
| Formula | : | CH3(CH2)5CH3 |
| Odour | : | SWEET |
| Solubility in water | : | NEGLIGIBLE |
| Density | : | 0.684at 20 oC |
| Boiling point | : | 98.5 oC |
| Melting point | : | -91 oC |
| Viscosity | : | 0.41 cp at 20oC |
| Flashpoint | : | -4 oC |
| Explosive limits | : | 1 – 7 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 48 mbar at 20 oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 400 ppm 1600 mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : | (C) |
Heptane, is a non-polar liquid with a straight-chain alkane structure that is widely used as a solvent in laboratories due to it's low reactivity with other molecules.
Heptane is a terrible fuel choice for a car since it burns explosively, causing engine knocking. As well as setting the zero point for octane rating