2,5-Dimethylhexane, PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Diisobutyl
Linear Formula:  C8H18
Molecular Weight:  114.23 g/mol
CAS Number: 592-13-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 75.82 hPa (37.7 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.392 (lit.)
B pt. 108 °C
Density 0.694 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Flash point 26 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 3295

Description

Application
Used mainly as a reference compound in organic chemistry studies. Found as a component in petroleum fractions and fuels. Occasionally used in research related to fuel performance and hydrocarbon behavior.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is as a model hydrocarbon for studying properties of branched alkanes and as a minor constituent in fuel mixtures contributing to fuel characteristics like octane rating.

General Description
Nonpolar liquid composed of a six-carbon chain with two methyl groups attached at positions 2 and 5. Like other alkanes it is relatively unreactive and has low solubility in water.