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Liquid Alkanes
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Alkanes
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Aliphatic Alcanes
Physical State

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Product
iso-Octane
Abbreviation
i-C8
Names
Isooctane; 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane

Description

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane is an Organic Compound with the formula (CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)2. It is one of several Isomers of Octane (C8H18). This particular Isomer is the standard 100 point on the Octane rating scale (the zero point is n-Heptane). It is an important Component of Gasoline, frequently used in relatively large proportions (around 10%) to increase the knock resistance of Fuel.[1]

 

1. 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, Wikipedia

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  UserPic Isooctane added 2/25/2023
Identifiers
logo CAS Number
540-84-1
logo EC Number
208-759-1
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.007.964
logo IUPAC Name
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula

C8H18

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
114.232
Boiling Point (°C)
99.3
Melting Point (°C)
-107.38
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
0.69
Crude Data
API Gravity
72.98
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