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3-Methylheptane

Names
IUPAC name 3-Methylheptane
Other names 2-Ethylhexane
Identifiers
CAS Number	589-81-1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11035
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.783
EC Number	209-660-6
PubChem CID	86182
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90862250
InChI InChI=1S/C8H18/c1-4-6-7-8(3)5-2/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3Key: LAIUFBWHERIJIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C8H18/c1-4-6-7-8(3)5-2/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3Key: LAIUFBWHERIJIH-UHFFFAOYAW
SMILES CC(CC)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H18
Molar mass	114.23 g.mol
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.705 g.cm
Melting point	−121 °C (−186 °F; 152 K)
Boiling point	+119 °C (246 °F; 392 K)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Harmful (Xn), Highly flammable (F+), Dangerous for the environment (N)
Flash point	7.2 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Y verify (what is  ?) Infobox references

3-Methylheptane is a branched alkane isomeric to octane. Its structural formula is CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃. It has one stereocenter.

Its refractive index is 1.398 (20 °C, D).

External links

• Non-stereospecific oxidation of DL-3-methylheptane by aPseudomonas
• Physical and chemical properties table

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