3-Methylheptane

3-Methylheptane


IUPAC name	3-Methylheptane
Other names	2-Ethylhexane
Identifiers
CAS number	[589-81-1]
PubChem	86182
EINECS number	209-660-6
SMILES	CCCCC(C)CC
InChI	1/C8H18/c1-4-6-7-8(3)5-2/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3
Properties
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₈
Molar mass	114.23 g.mol^-1
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.705 g.cm^-3
Melting point	-121 °C, 152 K, -186 °F
Boiling point	+119 °C, 392 K, 246 °F
Hazards
Main hazards	Harmful (Xn), Highly flammable (F+), Dangerous for the environment (N)
R-phrases	R11, R38, R50/53, R65, R67
S-phrases	S9, S16, S29, S33, S60, S61, S62
Flash point	7.2 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

3-Methylheptane is a branched alkane isomeric to octane. Its structural formula is CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃. It has one stereocenter.

Its refractive index is 1.398 (20 °C, D).

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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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