Description

5-Ethyl-2-Methylheptane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the CAS number 13475-78-0. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard in industrial and research chemistry, prized for its defined structure and purity. It is primarily utilized in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, as a calibration standard in analytical laboratories, and as a component in high-performance fuel research. Industries requiring precise hydrocarbon standards or intermediates for organic synthesis will find this product essential for their processes.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including surfactants, lubricant additives, and specialty polymers.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for hydrocarbon analysis and method development.
• Fuel and Combustion Research: Employed as a model compound in studies of ignition characteristics, octane rating, and combustion kinetics for advanced engine design.
• Solvent and Extraction Agent: Functions as a non-polar solvent in specific laboratory-scale extraction and purification processes.
• Polymerization Modifier: Acts as a chain transfer agent or modifier in certain olefin polymerization processes to control molecular weight.
• Teaching and Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying hydrocarbon properties, reaction mechanisms, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-2-Methylheptane
CAS No.	13475-78-0
Molecular Formula	C10H22
Molecular Weight	142.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-ethylheptane; 5-Ethyl-2-methyl-heptane; Heptane, 5-ethyl-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-5-ethyl-heptane; Isobutylisopentylmethane; 3-Ethyl-6-methylheptane (alternative numbering)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-2-Methylheptane is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (by GC), identity confirmation (by IR/GC-MS), and impurity profile. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. 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 reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.72 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.41

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