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HPLC Solvents

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane for HPLC

RA000021 CAS 540-84-1 HPLC

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane for HPLC (CAS 540-84-1) is a HPLC grade laboratory solvent listed for HPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy use. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000021
CAS number
540-84-1
Grade
HPLC
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C 8 H 1 8
Molecular weight
114.23

Synonyms: iso-Octane

Classification

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2901.1000

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -107.45°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 418°C
Flash point [°C] -12°C
Boiling point [°C] 98 - 99 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 98°C
Final boiling point [°C] 99 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 5.4 kPa (@ 20°C)
Density [g/cm3] 0.69194
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in cold water
Explosion limits - upper [%] 6%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance Clear liquid, color not more than 10 hazen units
Purity (GC method) Min 99.5%
Non-volatile matter Max 0.0002%
Acidity (as CH3COOH) Max 0.001%
Water Max 0.05%
at 210 nm Max 1.0
at 220 nm Max 0.30
at 230 nm Max 0.10
at 240 nm Max 0.05
at 250 nm Max 0.01
at 270 nm Max 0.01

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: HPLC.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000021-500ML
1 L RA000021-1L
2.5 L RA000021-2.5L