2,2,4-Trimethylpentane Property

Melting point:

-107.45°C

Boiling point:

98-99 °C

Density 

0.69194

vapor density 

3.93 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

5.4 kPa (@ 20°C)

refractive index 

1.391-1.392

Flash point:

-12°C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Odor

Benzene-like

explosive limit

1-6%

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in cold water

Safety

RIDADR 

1262

Autoignition Temperature

418°C

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

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.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Isooctane is an alkane that consists of pentane bearing two methyl substituents at position 2 and a single methyl substituent at position 4. It has a role as a fuel additive, a non-polar solvent and a nephrotoxin. It is an alkane and a volatile organic compound.