n-Heptane
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Main Uses
Standard Fuel and Octane Rating Reference
The octane rating of n-heptane is defined as 0 (isooctane is 100), making it a reference substance for measuring the anti-knock performance of gasoline. The octane rating of gasoline is determined by comparing it with a mixture of n-heptane and isooctane.
Organic Solvent
Used for extracting fats, waxes, resins, and other substances, and also as a solvent for organic synthesis reactions (such as in extraction and crystallization processes).
In the laboratory, it is commonly used as a standard substance or solvent in chromatographic analysis (such as gas chromatography).
Chemical Raw Material
Through reactions such as dehydrogenation and isomerization, it can be used to prepare olefins and aromatics, which are used to synthesize polymer materials like rubber and plastics. It can also be used to produce fine chemical products such as surfactants and plasticizers.
Other Applications
As a cleaning agent, it is used for degreasing and decontaminating precision instruments and metal surfaces (due to its strong solvency and high volatility).
In the fuel sector, it can be used as a gasoline blending component (however, due to its low octane rating, the proportion must be controlled).
CAS NO: 142-82-5
EC NO: 205-563-8
Molecular Formula: C7H16
Molecular Weight: 100.2019
Alias: Heptane
Structural Formula: 
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