ISO-OCTANE (2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE)

Product CodeB-01879BRANDBio-Chem
GradeCAS No540-84-1
Molecular FormulaC8H18Molecular Weight114.23
H.S.Code2901.10000Shelf Life60 Months
Purity99.0 %

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CLiquidColourClear Colorless
OdourBenzene-likeVapour pressure [20°C]5.4 kPa (@ 20°C)
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]-107.45°CAuto-ignition temperature [°C]418 °C
Flash point [°C]-12 °CBoiling point [°C]98 - 99 °C
Vapour density3.93Density [g/cm3]0.69194
Solubility in water [% weight]Insoluble in cold wateFlammability (solid, gas)Flammable
Final boiling point [°C]99 °CPartition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C4.6
Explosion limits - upper [%]6 %Explosion limits -lower [%]1 %
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 0.69194

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
Clear liquid, color not more than 10 hazen units
Assay
Min 99.0%
Colour scale
Max 10 APHA
Identity (IR)
Conforms to structure
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.691 – 0.693 g/ml
Bromine number
Max 0.5
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.391 – 1.392
Water (H2O)
Max 0.025%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.0003 meq/g
Non volatile matter
Max 0.001%
Sulphur compounds (as CS2)
Max 0.005%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.00005%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00002%
Substance darkened by H2SO4
Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1262
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H304-H315-H336-H410
Precaution Statement: P210-P261-P273-P301 + P310-P331-P501

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