2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, 99%, for spectroscopy, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

For UV/VIS spectroscopy

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 540-84-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H18
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.232
• MDL Number: MFCD00008943
• InChI Key: NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isooctane, isobutyltrimethylmethane, pentane, 2,2,4-trimethyl, iso-octane, 2,4,4-trimethylpentane, unii-qab8f5669o, ch3 2chch2c ch3 3, 2, 2, 4-trimethylpentane, i-octane, isobutyltrimethylethane
• PubChem CID: 10907
• ChEBI: CHEBI:62805
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -107.0°C
• Absorbance: 0.01 max. at 250nm, 0.01 max. at 400nm, 0.04 max. at 240nm, 0.1 max. at 230nm, 0.2 max. at 220nm, 1 max. at 210nm
• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Density: 0.6900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 98.0°C to 99.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −12°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3915
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.001% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.69
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂C(CH₃)₃
• Viscosity: 0.51 mPa.s (22°C)
• Beilstein: 01, IV, 439
• Water: 0.02% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 5239
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene, chloroform,, dmf, ether, ccl4 and cs2, miscible with acetone, soluble in oils except castor oil
• Formula Weight: 114.23
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Grade: Spectroscopy
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 2, 4-Trimethylpentane, 99%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

RUO – Research Use Only