Heptane, is an organic compound, chemical formula for C7H16, colorless transparent volatile liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, carbon tetrachloride, miscible in ether, chloroform, acetone, benzene, mainly used as a standard for the determination of octane value, solvent, but also can be used in organic synthesis and the preparation of reagents for the experiment.

USES

1. Used as analytical reagent, gasoline engine burst test standard, chromatographic analysis reference material, solvent.

2. It can be used as extraction solvent for animal and plant oils and fats, fast-drying rubber cement. Solvent for rubber industry. Also used in paint, varnish, quick-drying ink and printing industry as cleaning solvent.

3. Used as a standard for octane determination, solvent, and for organic synthesis, the preparation of experimental reagents.