Description

2,2,3-Trimethylpentane CAS NO 564-02-3 is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with a high degree of isomerization. This compound is valued as a high-purity reference standard and a critical component for calibrating analytical instruments and fuel research. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, petrochemical research facilities, and manufacturers developing high-performance fuel formulations and octane rating standards.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development, calibration, and quality control.
• Fuel and Petrochemical Research: Serves as a key component in studies of gasoline blending, octane number determination, and combustion kinetics due to its defined branched structure.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or solvent in specialized organic synthesis and polymer research.
• Educational and R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for physicochemical property studies and as a model compound for hydrocarbon chemistry.
• Instrument Calibration: Essential for calibrating refinery process analyzers and environmental monitoring equipment that detect hydrocarbons.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in applications requiring a highly volatile, non-polar solvent with specific solvency properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3-Trimethylpentane
CAS No.	564-02-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18
Molecular Weight	114.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Isooctane (common, but note: a specific isomer); 2,2,3-Trimethylpentane; Triptane (historical/alternative name); 2,2,3-TMP; (CH3)3CCH(CH3)CH2CH3; UN 1262 (Packing Group III); Petroleum ether (related but not identical mixture).
EINECS	209-260-1

Quality Control

Our 2,2,3-Trimethylpentane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and reference materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration of peroxides. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Density (20°C)	0.716 - 0.720 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.402 - 1.406
Boiling Point	~109-111°C

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