Flammable
Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
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Heptane is a colorless, flammable liquid used primarily as a solvent and in chemical analysis.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Laboratory Use: Applied as a solvent in chemical reactions and in chromatography.
- Fuel Industry: Used in the formulation of gasoline.
- Industrial Applications: Used in cleaning and degreasing processes.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Mild, petroleum-like odor
Molecular Formula
C7H16
Molecular Weight
100.2 g/mol
Boiling Point
98.4 °C
Density
0.684 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents
Flash Point
-4 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be stored away from heat and sparks
IUPAC Name
heptane
Molekulyar formul
C7H16
Molekulyar kütlə
100.2 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCC
InChIKey
IMNFDUFMRHMDMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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