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2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A19756AP
Description
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane is used as a solvent in spectrophotometric analysis and in organic synthesis. Due to its high antiknock octane number, it is widely employed as a standard reference fuel for octane ratings. It acts as an entrainer in azeotropic distillation as well as thinner. It is involved as processing aids in the petroleum industry.
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Applications2,2,4-Trimethylpentane is used as a solvent in spectrophotometric analysis and in organic synthesis. Due to its high antiknock octane number, it is widely employed as a standard reference fuel for octane ratings. It acts as an entrainer in azeotropic distillation as well as thinner. It is involved as processing aids in the petroleum industry.
Solubility
Miscible with benzene, toluene, xylene, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, DMF, acetone, heptane, and oils. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane | |
-107°C | |
98°C to 99°C | |
Nearly Odorless | |
1.391 | |
MFCD00008943 | |
UN1262 | |
14,5193 | |
Miscible with benzene,toluene,xylene,chloroform,ether,carbon disulfide,carbon tetrachloride,DMF,acetone,heptane,and oils. Immiscible with water. | |
CC(C)CC(C)(C)C | |
114.232 | |
CHEBI:62805 | |
99% |
540-84-1 | |
0.692 | |
−7°C (19°F) | |
C8H18 | |
(CH3)2CHCH2C(CH3)3 | |
500 mL | |
1696876 | |
isooctane, isobutyltrimethylmethane, pentane, 2,2,4-trimethyl, iso-octane, 2,4,4-trimethylpentane, unii-qab8f5669o, ch3 2chch2c ch3 3, 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane, i-octane, isobutyltrimethylethane | |
NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2,2,4-trimethylpentane | |
10907 | |
114.23 |
Chemical Identifiers
540-84-1 | |
114.232 | |
NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
10907 | |
2,2,4-trimethylpentane |
C8H18 | |
MFCD00008943 | |
isooctane, isobutyltrimethylmethane, pentane, 2,2,4-trimethyl, iso-octane, 2,4,4-trimethylpentane, unii-qab8f5669o, ch3 2chch2c ch3 3, 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane, i-octane, isobutyltrimethylethane | |
CHEBI:62805 | |
CC(C)CC(C)(C)C |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H304-H315-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H304-H315-H319-H336
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: OCTANES
EINECSNumber : 208-759-1
RTECSNumber : SA3320000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only