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Organic Chemicals

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane PRA

RA001344 CAS 540-84-1

Identity

Product code
RA001344
CAS number
540-84-1
Purity
99.8%
Molecular formula
C8H18
Molecular weight
114.23

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 3.93 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.691 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water 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
Vapour pressure [20°C] 5.4 kPa kPa

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
at 220 nm Max 0.3 — —
at 230 nm Max 0.1 — —
at 240 nm Max 0.05 — —
at 250 nm Max 0.01 — —
at 270 nm Max 0.01 — —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Boiling Point 98 - 99 °C °C —
Acidity Max 0.001 % % —
Specific gravity 0.691 - 0.692 — —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0001 % % —
P.R.A Test (Lindane) by GC Max 5 ng/L ng/L —
at 210 nm Max 1.0 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
1 L RA001344-PK-1L