Description

2,3,4-Trimethylpentane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the CAS number 565-75-3. This high-purity isomer of octane serves as a critical reference standard and a versatile non-polar solvent in advanced research and industrial processes. It is essential for laboratories and manufacturers requiring a consistent, high-volatility hydrocarbon for precise analytical work and specialized formulations. Key industries that utilize this compound include petrochemical research, polymer science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Gasoline Octane Rating Reference: Used as a primary standard in fuel testing to calibrate engines and determine the research octane number (RON) of fuels.
• Chromatography: Serves as a standard and mobile phase component in gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for method development and calibration.
• Solvent for Polymer & Resin Research: Acts as a non-polar, highly volatile solvent for dissolving and processing hydrocarbons, polymers, and elastomers in R&D settings.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as a building block or reaction medium in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Spectroscopic Calibration: Utilized as a reference material in infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy due to its well-defined structure.
• Fuel Additive Research: Investigated in the development and testing of novel fuel additives and combustion improvers.
• Physical Properties Research: Used in studies of thermodynamic properties, vapor-liquid equilibria, and transport phenomena of branched alkanes.
• Industrial Cleaning Agent: Applied in precision cleaning and degreasing operations for metal parts and optical components where rapid evaporation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
CAS No.	565-75-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18
Molecular Weight	114.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4-Trimethylpentane; Isooctane (specific isomer); (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)CH(CH3)2; 1,1,2-Trimethylpentane; Trimethylpentane; 565-75-3; UN 1262 (Petroleum distillates, n.o.s.)
EINECS	209-290-9

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trimethylpentane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and meets stringent internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration of peroxides. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (20°C)	0.716 - 0.720 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.402 - 1.406
Boiling Point	113 - 115 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.001%

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