2,3-DIMETHYL OCTANE Property

Melting point:

-83.15°C

Boiling point:

164.32°C

Density 

0.7340

refractive index 

1.4127

solubility 

Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)

form 

liquid

color 

Colourless

Water Solubility 

72.81ug/L(temperature not stated)

EPA Substance Registry System

2,3 Dimethyloctane (7146-60-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi,F

HS Code 

2901100000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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

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

2,3-DIMETHYL OCTANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2,3-Dimethyloctane, can be used for the synthesis of Phytostreol dihydrobrassicasterol, which is the key Phytostreol, and are are increasingly used as health supplements in functional foods.