2-methyl-hexan
2-Methylhexane
CAS: 591-76-4
Molecular Formula: C7H16
2-methyl-hexan - Names and Identifiers
| Name | 2-Methylhexane |
| Synonyms | d726 NSC-24840 ISOHEPTANE Methylhexane 2-methyl-hexan 2-Methylhexane hexane,2-methyl- ethylisobutylmethane |
| CAS | 591-76-4 |
| EINECS | 209-730-6 |
2-methyl-hexan - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H16 |
| Molar Mass | 100.2 |
| Density | 0.679g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -118 °C |
| Boling Point | 90°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 25°F |
| Water Solubility | 3.8 mg/L at 23 °C (Coates et al., 1985)2.54 mg/kg at 25 °C (shake flask-GLC, Price, 1976) |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ligroin, and ether (Weast, 1986). Miscible withliquid aliphatic hydrocarbons. |
| Vapor Presure | 2.27 psi ( 37.7 °C) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| BRN | 1696856 |
| Storage Condition | Flammables area |
| Explosive Limit | ~7% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.384(lit.) |
2-methyl-hexan - Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R38 - Irritating to the skin R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
| Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| UN IDs | UN 3295 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MO3871500 |
| HS Code | 29011000 |
| Hazard Class | 3.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
2-methyl-hexan - References
| Henry's Law Constant | 0.512 atm?m3/mol at 26.9 °C, 0.311 at 35.0 °C, 0.256 at 45.0 °C (dynamic headspace, Hansen et al., 1995) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| autoignition temperature | 536 ° F. |
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15
