Name | 3-Methylhexane |
Synonyms | Methylhexane 3-Methylhexane 3-METHYLHEXANE 3-methyl-hexan 2-Ethylpentane hexane,3-methyl- (3S)-3-methylhexane ETHYLMETHYLPROPYLMETHANE 3-Methylhexane(undefinedopticalisomer) 3-METHYLHEXANE REFERENCE SUBSTANCE FOR G |
CAS | 589-34-4 |
EINECS | 209-643-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H16/c1-4-6-7(3)5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C7H16 |
Molar Mass | 100.2 |
Density | 0.687g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −119°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 91°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 25°F |
Water Solubility | 2.64mg/L(25 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ligroin, and ether (Weast, 1986). Miscible withliquid aliphatic hydrocarbons. |
Vapor Presure | 2.13 psi ( 37.7 °C) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 1718739 |
Explosive Limit | ~7% |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.388(lit.) |
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 1206 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
olfactory Threshold | 0.84ppm |
Henry's Law Constant | 2.38 at 25 °C (Mackay and Shiu, 1981) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
autoignition temperature | 536 ° F. |