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2,2,4-Trimethylpentane

SAJ first grade, ≥98.0%

Synonym(s):

Isooctane

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2C(CH3)3
CAS Number:
540-84-1
Molecular Weight:
114.23
Beilstein:
1696876
EC Number:
208-759-1
MDL number:
MFCD00008943
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
PubChem Substance ID:
329750775

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

3.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

41 mmHg ( 21 °C)

Assay

≥98.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

745 °F

expl. lim.

6 %

availability

available only in Japan

refractive index

n20/D 1.391 (lit.)

bp

98-99 °C (lit.)

mp

−107 °C (lit.)

density

0.692 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)CC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C8H18/c1-7(2)6-8(3,4)5/h7H,6H2,1-5H3

InChI key

NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H304,H315,H336,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

10.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-12 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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