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C8H17NO3
175.23 g/mol
Industrial Chemical

6-methylheptyl nitrate

CAS73513-43-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Fuel additive or combustion improver

6-Methylheptyl nitrate is an organic compound used as a fuel additive or combustion improver. It is a nitrate ester with a branched alkyl chain, typically employed to enhance the ignition quality of diesel fuels.

Fuel additiveCombustion improver

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

6-methylheptyl nitrate

InChIKey

PWONZZKXEVZFDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)CCCCCO[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (4)
  • 6-methylheptyl nitrate
  • Isooctyl nitrate
  • Nitric acid, isooctyl ester