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
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) |