ISOHEPTANE Property

Melting point:

25.5 °C

Boiling point:

89.3-89.4 °C(Press: 748 Torr)

Density 

0.6842 g/cm3(Temp: 15 °C)

Flash point:

-11 °C

Odor Threshold

0.42ppm

CAS DataBase Reference

31394-54-4

EPA Substance Registry System

Isoheptane (31394-54-4)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

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.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

ISOHEPTANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Isoheptane is a hydrocarbon compound commonly used in chemical production and experimental research. It is used as a component of anti-explosive materials and as an extraction solvent for the extraction of corn oil from whole germ. In addition, it is used in statistical thermodynamic studies of the isomerisation reactions of n-heptane and isoheptane^[1-3].

References

[1] NAGAI Y. Effect of Anti-knock Materials on the Limits of Inflammability of Ethyl Ether and Hydrocarbon[C]. 1900. DOI:10.2183/PJAB1912.3.664.
[2] LIONEL K. ARNOLD; William E R. Extraction of corn oil by three petroleum solvents[J]. Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society, 1956. DOI:10.1007/BF02630765.
[3] YU T, ZHENG J, TRUHLAR D G. Statistical thermodynamics of the isomerization reaction between n-heptane and isoheptane?[J]. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2011. DOI:10.1039/C1CP22578B.