4-methyl heptane
heptane, 4-methyl- (8CI)(9CI)
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl heptane |
| IUPAC | 4-methylheptane |
| CAS Number | 589-53-7 |
| EINECS | 209-650-1 |
| FDA UNII | N6BX267ALB |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H18 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.23146000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009409 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.432I |
| Beilstein | 1696874 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.70400 to 0.70700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 5.865 to 5.890 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39600 to 1.39900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 117.00 to 118.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 20.500000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 44.00 °F. TCC ( 6.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.627 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl heptane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl heptane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
heptane, 4-methyl-
heptane, 4-methyl- (8CI)(9CI)
4-
methylheptane
PubMed:
Biodegradation of C7 and C8 iso-alkanes under methanogenic conditions.
PubMed:
Dynamics of glass-forming liquids. VIII. Dielectric signature of probe rotation and bulk dynamics in branched alkanes.