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Organic Chemicals

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane AR/ACS

RA000368 CAS 540-84-1 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000368
CAS number
540-84-1
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C8H18
Molecular weight
114.23

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 99 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 5.4 kPa kPa
Vapour density 3.93 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.69194 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 0.69194 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in cold water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 4.6 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 6 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Benzene-like —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -107.45 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 418 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -12 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 98 - 99 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 98 °C °C

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001 % % —
Sulphur compounds Max 0.005 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00002 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.00005 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.00002 % % —
Substance darkened by H2SO4 Passes test — —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Identity Conforms to structure — IR
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.691 - 0.693 g g —
Bromine number Max 0.5 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.391 - 1.392 — —
Water Max 0.025 % % —
Acidity Max 0.0003 meq/g meq/g —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000368-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000368-PK-2.5L