3-Methylheptane is a branched alkane isomeric to octane. Its structural formula is CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH2CH3. It has one stereocenter.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-Methylheptane[1] | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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1730777 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.783 |
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UN number | 1262 |
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Properties | |
C8H18 | |
Molar mass | 114.232 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colourless liquid |
Odor | Odourless |
Density | 705 mg mL−1 |
Melting point | −122 to −120 °C; −188 to −184 °F; 151 to 153 K |
Boiling point | 118 to 120 °C; 244 to 248 °F; 391 to 393 K |
Vapor pressure | 5.0 kPa (at 37.7 °C) |
Henry's law
constant (kH) |
2.7 nmol Pa−1 kg−1 |
-97.99·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Refractive index (nD)
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1.398–1.399 |
Thermochemistry | |
Heat capacity (C)
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250.20 J K−1 mol−1 |
Std molar
entropy (S⦵298) |
362.6 J K−1 mol−1 |
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−253.6–−251.4 kJ mol−1 |
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcH⦵298) |
−5469.5–−5466.9 kJ mol−1 |
Hazards | |
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Danger | |
H225, H304, H315, H336, H410 | |
P210, P261, P273, P301+P310, P331 | |
Flash point | 7.2 °C (45.0 °F; 280.3 K) |
Explosive limits | 0.98–?% |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Its refractive index is 1.398 (20 °C, D).[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "3-METHYLHEPTANE - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 8 March 2012.