heptane
dipropylmethane
Identification
| Name | heptane |
| IUPAC | heptane |
| CAS Number | 142-82-5 |
| EINECS | 205-563-8 |
| FDA UNII | 456148SDMJ |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.20452000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009544 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.027C |
| Beilstein | 1730763 |
| XlogP3 | 4.40 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Heptanes |
| GSFA Codex | View |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 142-82-5 ; HEPTANE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.68400 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -92.00 to -91.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 98.00 to 99.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 27.00 to 28.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 45.207001 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 30.00 °F. TCC ( -1.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.660 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | solvents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | sweet ethereal |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-mouse LD50 222 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 103000 mg/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | extraction solvents |
| Recommendation for heptane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for heptane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
dipropyl methane
dipropylmethane
gettysolve-C
N-
heptane
heptanes [UN1206] [Flammable liquid]
heptyl hydride
skellysolve C
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