1.04718
Isooctane
for spectroscopy Uvasol®
Synonym(s):
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, Isobutyltrimethylmethane, iso-Octane, Isooctane
About This Item
vapor density
3.9 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
41 mmHg ( 21 °C)
Assay
≥99.8% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
745 °F
potency
>2500 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
expl. lim.
6 %
technique(s)
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
impurities
≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity
≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.005% Water
evapn. residue
≤0.0002%
color
APHA: ≤10
transmittance
205 nm, ≥30%
215 nm, ≥65%
220 nm, ≥80%
225 nm, ≥85%
235 nm, ≥90%
245 nm, ≥98%
255 nm, ≥99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.391 (lit.)
pH
7
bp
98-99 °C (lit.)
mp
−107 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point -12 °C
density
0.692 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
UV absorption
λ: 205 nm Amax: ≤0.52
λ: 215 nm Amax: ≤0.19
λ: 220 nm Amax: ≤0.10
λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.07
λ: 235 nm Amax: ≤0.05
λ: 245 nm Amax: ≤0.01
λ: 255 nm Amax: ≤0.004
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
CC(C)CC(C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C8H18/c1-7(2)6-8(3,4)5/h7H,6H2,1-5H3
InChI key
NHTMVDHEPJAVLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- Characterization of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate, Diacylglycerol Regioisomers, and Esterification Products Using High-Performance Size Exclusion Chromatography.: This research utilizes isooctane in the analysis of palm fatty acid distillates and their derivatives, emphasizing its role in enhancing chromatographic techniques for lipid analysis (Aryusuk et al., 2024).
- Multivariate Optimization and Validation of a Modified QuEChERS Method for Determination of PAHs and PCBs in Grilled Meat by GC-MS.: This study features isooctane in the extraction and analysis of hazardous compounds in food samples, demonstrating advanced sample preparation techniques for ensuring food safety (Ostadgholami et al., 2023).
- Compatibility of cloud point extraction with gas chromatography: Matrix effects of Triton X-100 on GC-MS and GC-MS/MS analysis of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides.: Isooctane is highlighted as a critical component in the extraction and chromatographic analysis of environmental toxins, showcasing its utility in reducing matrix interferences (Hristozova et al., 2024).
- Characterization and Pilot-Scale Application of the ZMS-2 Serine Protease with Novel Properties for the Eco-friendly Leather Processing.: Although indirectly related, this article illustrates the broader applicability of biochemical methods in industry, where isooctane′s role in process optimization can be inferred (Khan et al., 2023).
- Study of the diffusion properties of zeolite mixtures by combined gravimetric analysis, IR spectroscopy and inversion methods (IRIS).: This paper discusses the use of isooctane in studying the transport properties of zeolites, important for catalytic and separation processes in chemistry (Ait Blal et al., 2023).
Specifications
Analysis Note
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0002 %
Water: ≤ 0.005 %
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Fluorescence (as quinine at 254 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Fluorescence (as quinine at 365 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Transmission (at 205nm): ≥ 30 %
Transmission (at 215 nm): ≥ 65 %
Transmission (at 220 nm): ≥ 80 %
Transmission (at 225 nm): ≥ 85 %
Transmission (at 235 nm): ≥ 90 %
Transmission (at 245 nm): ≥ 98 %
Transmission (from 255 nm): ≥ 99 %
Absorbance (at 205nm): ≤ 0.52
Absorbance (at 215 nm): ≤ 0.19
Absorbance (at 220 nm): ≤ 0.10
Absorbance (at 225 nm): ≤ 0.07
Absorbance (at 235 nm): ≤ 0.05
Absorbance (at 245 nm): ≤ 0.01
Absorbance (from 255 nm): ≤ 0.004
Meet the requirements of "Specific use spectroscopy" according ACS and Reag. Ph Eur
Other Notes
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
10.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-12 °C - closed cup
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