C7H16
100.2 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
2,4-DIMETHYLPENTANE
CAS108-08-7EC203-548-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
solvent and fuel component
2,4-Dimethylpentane is a hydrocarbon and one of the isomers of heptane. Heptanes are found in gasoline and are widely used as solvents; they are also sold as fuel for outdoor stoves.
solventfuel component in gasolinefuel for outdoor stoves
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,4-dimethylpentane
InChIKey
BZHMBWZPUJHVEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)CC(C)C
Synonyms (3)
- 2,4-DIMETHYLPENTANE
- Diisopropylmethane
- Pentane, 2,4-dimethyl-