n-Heptane, High Purity Grade, 99% differs from regular heptane in terms of composition (free of other isomers). It is a straight-chain alkane having seven carbons and appears as a colorless liquid with a petroleum-like smell. It is the main constituent of gasoline and used as a standard for the octane rating of fuels.
- Non-polar solvent
- Manufacture of paints and varnishes
- Standard for the octane rating of fuels
Product Information
| CAS | 142-82-5 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | n-Heptane, Heptan, Dipropylmethane, Heptyl hydride, Dipropyl methane, Gettysolve-C, Skellysolve C, Heptene, n-Heptan |
| Assay | >/= 99.0 wt % |
| PubChem ID | 8900 |
| Grade | High Purity Grade |
| Color | Colorless |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Odor | Petroleum Distillates |
| Melting point | -91 °C / -131.8 °F |
| Boiling Point | 98 °C / 208.4 °F |
| Vapor pressure | 48 mbar @ 20 °C |
| Specific gravity | 0.683 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 223.0 °C / 433.4 °F |
| Molecular formula | C7H16 |
| Molecular weight | 100.2 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flash Point | -4 °C / 25 °F |
| Sulfur Compounds | </= 1.0 ppm |
| Vapor density | 3.5 |
| Viscosity | 0.64 mm2/s at 20 °C / 68 °F |














