2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, Environmental Grade, 99.5+%

Description

Suitable for pesticide residue analysis | CAS: 540-84-1 | C8H18 | 114.232 g/mol

Suitable for pesticide residue analysis2,2,4-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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 540-84-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H18
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.232
• MDL Number: MFCD00008943
• InChI Key: NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 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
• PubChem CID: 10907
• ChEBI: CHEBI:62805
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -107°C
• Density: 0.692 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 98°C to 99°C
• Flash Point: -7°C (19°F)
• Odor: Nearly odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.391
• Quantity: 4 L
• UN Number: UN1262
• Beilstein: 1696876
• Merck Index: 14,5193
• Solubility Information: Miscible with benzene,toluene,xylene,chloroform,ether,carbon disulfide,carbon tetrachloride,acetone,heptane,and oils. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 114.23
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: Environmental
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H315-H319-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304-H315-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	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
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: OCTANES
EINECSNumber	208-759-1
RTECSNumber	SA3320000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only