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Heptane

C₇H₁₆ · 23 atoms

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Heptane

Elements

About

Heptane is a straight-chain alkane with seven carbon atoms. It has been found in Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi). It has a role as a non-polar solvent and a plant metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and an alkane.

Properties

IUPAC nameheptane

CAS number142-82-5

Molar mass100.2 g/mol

Melting point-90.6 °C

Boiling point98.4 °C

Density0.679 g/mL

GHS hazards

FlammableIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard

Sources

Properties: PubChem CID 8900
3D structure: PubChem CID 8900 (3D conformer)
CAS number: PubChem CID 8900
Description: PubChem ← ChEBI
Melting point: PubChem ← CAMEO Chemicals
Boiling point: PubChem ← CAMEO Chemicals
Density: PubChem ← Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Hazards: PubChem ← Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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