Description

2,2,3,4-Tetramethylpentane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the CAS number 1186-53-4. This compound is valued as a high-purity reference standard and a key component for creating specialized hydrocarbon mixtures due to its defined structure and properties. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories, analytical chemists, and petrochemical developers working on fuel formulation, octane rating calibration, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Reference Standard for Chromatography: Used as a high-purity calibration standard in Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) for the identification and quantification of complex hydrocarbon mixtures.
• Fuel and Petrochemical Research: Serves as a model compound in studies of combustion kinetics, octane number behavior, and the development of novel fuel additives and synthetic lubricants.
• Solvent and Reaction Medium: Acts as an inert, non-polar solvent for specific organic synthesis and polymerization reactions where a highly branched alkane is required.
• Physical Property Studies: Employed in thermodynamic and physical chemistry research to determine properties like vapor pressure, density, and viscosity of branched alkanes.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Can be used in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules and specialty chemicals in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,4-Tetramethylpentane
CAS No.	1186-53-4
Molecular Formula	C9H20
Molecular Weight	128.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,3,4-Tetramethylpentane; Isobutyltrimethylmethane; 2,3,4-Trimethyl-2-methylpentane; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethyl-3-ethylbutane; NSC 73949
EINECS	214-677-8

Quality Control

Our 2,2,3,4-Tetramethylpentane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.72 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.41

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.