Description
Normal Heptane; Dipropyl Methane; Heptyl Hydride
| CAS | 142-82-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.21 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | mild odor – gasoline-like | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -91 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 223°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | -4,0 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 98 °C |
| Evaporation Rate | 2.8 | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 53.3 hPa at 20,0 °C |
| Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 46 mm Hg @ 25 deg C | Vapour Density | 3.5 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.68 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | >3 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 7% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.10% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 99.0% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.683-0.686 g/ml | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.387 – 1.388 |
| Bromine Number | Max. 0.5 | Miscibility With Chloroform & Diethyl Ether | Passes test |
| Water (By Kf) | Max 0.02% | Acidity (As Ch3Cooh) | Max 0.0005% |
| Alkalinity (As Nh3) | Max 0.0001% | Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.001% |
| Sulphur Compounds (Cs2) | Max 0.0003% | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.00002% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.00005% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.00002% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1206 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H304-H315-H336-H410 |
| Precaution Statement | P210-P261-P273-P301 + P310-P331-P501 |















