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Isooctane (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. p-216089
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Quantity:
1 L
4 L
Packaging:
Glass Bottle
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Submicron filtered

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 540-84-1
Molecular Formula C8H18
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 114.232
MDL Number MFCD00008943
InChI Key NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym isooctane, isobutyltrimethylmethane, pentane, 2,2,4-trimethyl, iso-octane, 2,4,4-trimethylpentane, unii-qab8f5669o, ch3 2chch2c ch3 3, 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane, i-octane, isobutyltrimethylethane
PubChem CID 10907
ChEBI CHEBI:62805
IUPAC Name 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
SMILES CC(C)CC(C)(C)C

Specifications

Melting Point -107°C
Absorbance 0.014 AU max. at 254nm, 0.1 AU max. at 225nm, 1.0 AU max. at 205nm
Color Colorless
Assay Percent Range ≥99 %
UN Number 1262
Solubility Information Solubility in water: insoluble
Formula Weight 114.23
Percent Purity ≥99%
Grade Also meets ACS specifications
Density 0.690g/cm³
Boiling Point 98°C
Quantity 1 L
Flash Point -12°C (10.4°F)
Identification Pass Test
Odor Petroleum distillates
Packaging Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.3885 to 1.3905 (at 25°C)
Residue after Evaporation 4ppm max.
Vapor Pressure 51mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.51 mPa/s at 22°C
Water 0.02% max.
Chemical Name or Material Isooctane
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Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

NFPA:

Health: 3
Flammability: 3
Instability: 0
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Recommended Storage Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Flammables area. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
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