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n-Heptane, anhydrous, 99+%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
n-Heptane is used in paints and coatings, as the rubber cement solvent and GC analysis, HPLC, spectrophotometry and environmental testing. Used as a primary reference standard in determining the knock rating of carburetor fuels and solvent especially for vegetable oils, low temperature thermo- meters, calibrations, and polymerization reaction medium. The hydroisomerization of n-heptane to form dibranched and tribranched products useful for producing high octane gasoline. water/AOT/n-heptane microemulsions plays an essential role for the synthesis, size control, and passivation of CdS nanoparticles.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under Argon
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -91°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 0.684 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 97°C to 99°C |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| Flash Point | −4°C (24°F) |
| Odor | Petroleum-like |
| Packaging | ChemSeal™ Bottle |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.3877 |
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Safety and Handling
- n-Heptane, anhydrous
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Heptane
RUO – Research Use Only