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4-Methylheptane

99%

Synonym(s):

4-methyl-heptane

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2)2CHCH3
CAS Number:
589-53-7
Molecular Weight:
114.23
Beilstein:
1696874
EC Number:
209-650-1
MDL number:
MFCD00009409
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24847005
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.77 psi ( 37.7 °C)

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.398 (lit.)

bp

117-118 °C (lit.)

mp

−121 °C (lit.)

density

0.705 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCC(C)CCC

InChI

1S/C8H18/c1-4-6-8(3)7-5-2/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

CHBAWFGIXDBEBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

4-Methylheptane was used as a reference substance to identify the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the headspace of cultures containing different MAP strains, using solid phase micro extraction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H304,H315,H336,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

39.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

4 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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