Name | 3-methylheptane |
Synonyms | Methylheptane 2-ETHYLHEXANE 3-methyl-heptan 3-METHYLHEPTANE 3-methylheptane heptane,3-methyl- BUTYLETHYLMETHYLMETHANE 3-METHYLHEPTANE REFERENCE SUBSTANCE FOR |
CAS | 589-81-1 |
EINECS | 209-660-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H18/c1-4-6-7-8(3)5-2/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3/t8-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C8H18 |
Molar Mass | 114.23 |
Density | 0.705g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -121--120°C |
Boling Point | 118°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 45°F |
Water Solubility | 792 μg/kg at 25 °C (shake flask-GLC, Price, 1976) |
Vapor Presure | 0.73 psi ( 37.7 °C) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 300 ppm |
BRN | 1730777 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.398(lit.) |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R38 - Irritating to the skin R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
UN IDs | UN 1262 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Note | Irritant/Highly Flammable |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
olfactory Threshold | 0.027ppm |
Henry's Law Constant | 3.70 atm?m3/molat 25 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
EPA chemical substance information | information is provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |