4-METHYLHEPTANE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−121 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

117-118 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.705 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

0.77 psi ( 37.7 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.398(lit.)

Flash point:

44 °F

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor Threshold

0.36ppm

BRN 

1696874

Stability:

Volatile

LogP

4.627 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

589-53-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

4-Methylheptane (589-53-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn,N

Risk Statements 

11-38-50/53-65-67

Safety Statements 

9-16-29-33-60-61-62

RIDADR 

UN 1262 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2901.10.5000

HazardClass 

3.1

PackingGroup 

II

MSDS

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4-METHYLHEPTANE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid.Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water.Grade: Technical.

Uses

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).

Uses

Organic synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: A branched C8 alkane, comprising heptane with a methyl group attached at C-4. It has been found in Amaranth seeds.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

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