n–Heptane is used in paints and coatings, as the rubber cement solvent and GC analysis, HPLC, spectrophotometry and environmental testing.
Applications: n-Heptane is a colorless liquid with typical petroleum odor and a volatile organic compound. n-Heptane is a non-polar solvent that is widely used in several industries such as pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, electronics, polymer & plastic, adhesives & sealants, textile and industrial cleaning, among others.
Formula Weight: 100.21
Formula: C7H16
Form: Liquid
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Color (APHA) | < 10 |
| Water (Karl Fischer) | < 0.010% |
| Residue | < 10 mg/L |
| GC Purity | > 99.9% n-heptane (n-C7) and C7 isomers |
| n-Heptane | > 99.75% |
| Iso-Octane | < 0.1% |
| Lead Content | < 0.5 mg/L |
| Sulfur Compounds (as S) | < 0.005% |
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point/Range | 6.70 %(V) |
| Certification | Primary Reference Fuel, Knock engine calibration for octane analysis |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 0.684 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flashpoint | -4 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
| Grade | Primary Reference Fuels (ASTM D2699 & D2700) |
| Incompatible Materials | Oxidizing agents, Phosphorus, Chlorine, May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings |
| Lower Explosion Limit | 1,05 %(V) |
| Melting Point/Range | -90.6 °C |
| Partition Coefficient | No data available |
| Purity Percentage | 99.75 |
| Purity Details | >99.75% |
| Solubility in Water | 0.003 g/l (25 °C) |
| Upper Explosion Limit | 6,70 %(V) |
| Vapor Density | 3.5 |
| Vapor Pressure | 47.33 hPa |
| Viscosity | No data available |
| pH-Value | Not applicable |
| Product Line | Reference Standard |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
n-Heptane, 99%
Safety Information
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Package Group | II |
| UN ID | UN1206 |
