Description

Pentamethyl Heptane is a branched-chain, saturated hydrocarbon (alkane) with the CAS registry number 30586-18-6. This high-purity isomeric hydrocarbon is valued for its excellent chemical stability, low polarity, and predictable physical properties, making it a versatile intermediate and solvent in specialized formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, lubricant, and specialty materials sectors for its role in creating high-performance products.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the production of complex organic molecules, including specialty surfactants and polymers.
• High-Performance Lubricant Base Stock: Used in formulating synthetic lubricants and greases where thermal stability and low volatility are critical.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as an inert, non-polar solvent for reactions, extractions, and cleaning applications in R&D and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Plasticizer & Additive Component: Incorporated into polymer systems to modify flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Fuel & Combustion Research: Utilized as a reference compound or additive in studies of fuel performance and combustion kinetics due to its defined structure.
• Calibration Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories as a reference standard for chromatography and spectroscopy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethyl Heptane
CAS No.	30586-18-6
Molecular Formula	C12H26
Molecular Weight	170.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; 2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethyl-heptane; Heptane, 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethyl-; Isohexadecane (common name); Branched C12 alkane; Highly branched dodecane
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Quality Control

Our Pentamethyl Heptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR to verify identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~0.78 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	~1.42

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