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Lab Chemical

HEPTANE

Product code RXSOL-19-1199-025

Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C(CH2)5CH3 or C7H16.

Description
Heptane or n-heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C(CH2)5CH3 or C7H16.
Application
Application

Heptane, is a non-polar liquid with a straight-chain alkane structure that is widely used as a solvent in laboratories due to it's low reactivity with other molecules. 

 Heptane is a terrible fuel choice for a car since it burns explosively, causing engine knocking. As well as setting the zero point for octane rating

Precautions
Precautions