Heptane
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Heptane is a straight-chain alkane with seven carbon atoms. It is a volatile organic compound and an alkane.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C7H16 |
CAS Number: |
142-82-5 |
Also Known As: |
n-Heptane; Heptyl hydride |
applications:
Heptane is used in various mechanical, industrial, and home products. It is a component of gasoline and helps determine its octane rating. It is used in paints, varnishes, adhesives, in rubber cement, printer ink and stamp pad ink and used to make cements.
Heptane is also used to extract oil from vegetables.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
98 |
Density, g/cm3 |
0.684 |
Flash Point, °C |
-4 |
Melting point, °C |
−91 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
100.20 |
Odor |
Gasoline-like odor |
Purity, % |
≥99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.387 |
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