2-Methylheptane

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2-Methylheptane


IUPAC name	2-Methylheptane
Other names	Dimethylhexane, Isooctane (!)
Identifiers
CAS number	[592-27-8]
PubChem	11594
EINECS number	209-747-9
SMILES	CCCCCC(C)C
InChI	1/C8H18/c1-4-5-6-7-8(2)3/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3
Properties
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₈
Molar mass	114.23 g.mol^-1
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.698 g.cm^-3
Melting point	-108.9 °C
Boiling point	116 °C
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Vapor pressure	5.3 kPa at 38 °C
Hazards
Main hazards	Harmful (Xn), Flammable (F), Dangerous for the environment (N)
NFPA 704	3 0 0
R-phrases	R11, R38, R50/53, R65, R67
S-phrases	S9, S16, S29, S33, S60, S61, S62
Flash point	4.4 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Methylheptane is a branched alkane isomeric to octane. Its structural formula is (CH₃)₂CH(CH₂)₄CH₃.

[edit] See also

3-Methylheptane
4-Methylheptane

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Methane ( CH₄ ) • Ethane ( C₂H₆ ) • Propane ( C₃H₈ ) • Butane ( C₄H₁₀ ) • Pentane ( C₅H₁₂ ) • Hexane ( C₆H₁₄ ) • Heptane ( C₇H₁₆ ) •Octane ( C₈H₁₈ ) • Nonane ( C₉H₂₀ ) • Decane ( C₁₀H₂₂ ) • Undecane ( C₁₁H₂₄ ) • Dodecane ( C₁₂H₂₆ )

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