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Molekula Isooctane

SKU: 90035719-2.5L Brand: Molekula
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Isooctane is a branched-chain hydrocarbon used primarily as a standard reference fuel in determining octane ratings of gasoline.CAS number: 540-84-1Select the required pack size. Contact Bench & Flask for bulk quantities and availability.Supplier packaging image is illustrative; packaging may vary by pack size.Specifications Property Value Appearance Clear colourless...
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Product information

Specification & product details.

Isooctane is a branched-chain hydrocarbon used primarily as a standard reference fuel in determining octane ratings of gasoline.

CAS number: 540-84-1

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Clear colourless liquid
Assay ≥ 99.75% (V)
Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.5 mg/l
Heptane ≤ 0.10% (V)
Density (15°C) 694-698 kg/m3

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Flash Point -12 °C
Transport Class 3
Packing Group II
Acidity Acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Property Value
Appearance Mobile liquid
Odour Odor of gasoline
Melting Point -107 °C
Boiling Point 99.24 °C
Density 0.69 (relative, water = 1)
Vapour Pressure 5.1 kPa at 20 °C
Refractive Index 1.39157

Identification

Property Value
SKU 90035719
CAS Number 540-84-1
IUPAC Name 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
EC Number 208-759-1
Molecular Formula C8H18
Molecular Weight 114.23
Exact Mass 114.1409
SMILES CC(C)CC(C)(C)C
InChIKey NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18/c1-7(2)6-8(3,4)5/h7H,6H2,1-5H3
PubChem CID 10907
UN Number UN1262
REACH Code Y110
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 2901.10.4000
Tariff Code 2901100000

Safety & GHS

Danger

  • FlammableGHS02
  • Health HazardGHS07
  • Serious Health HazardGHS08
  • Hazardous to the EnvironmentGHS09

Hazard statements

  • H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

  • P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
  • P233Keep container tightly closed
  • P273Avoid release to the environment
  • P301+330IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
  • P303+361IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
  • P403+233Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

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Alternative names

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane; 2,2,4-trimethylpentane (tmp); 2,4,4Trimethylpentane; Isobutyltrimethylethane; NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N; Pentane, 2,2,4-trimethyl-; Trimethylpentane; UN 1262

Product documentation

Product specification PDF. Batch-specific certificates of analysis and safety data sheets are available on request.

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