4-Isopropylheptane CAS 52896-87-4

What 4-Isopropylheptane Is

4-Isopropylheptane is a saturated branched alkane with ten carbons and a structural isomer of decane. A heptane chain carries an isopropyl group at the fourth carbon, giving a more compact structure than straight chain decane. Like other light alkanes it is a colorless, nonpolar liquid, insoluble in water and flammable, so cool storage away from flame is standard. UATChem supplies industrial material, with assay and distillation range on the COA.

Solvent, Synthesis and Reference Uses

• Industrial and cleaning solvent. It works as a nonpolar process solvent and in degreasing and cleaning, coatings and ink wash formulations, where a defined hydrocarbon cut is wanted. It can be blended with ester solvents such as n-butyl acetate to balance solvency and evaporation.
• Organic synthesis. It is used as an inert, nonpolar reaction medium and process solvent in hydrocarbon chemistry where the solvent should not take part in the reaction.
• Reference and analysis. As a single, defined branched isomer it serves as a chromatography reference, for retention time calibration and for hydrocarbon property and fuel research.

Typical Specifications

Assay and distillation range vary by grade and are reported on the COA, while flash point and safe handling are covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material. This branched isomer has no widely listed independent EC number, so it is not shown.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Small and regular orders ship in 25 kg blue plastic drums or 145 kg galvanized steel drums strapped on pallets, and bulk volumes in 730 kg IBC totes, matching the photos. Keep the liquid sealed, cool and ventilated, away from heat and flame.
• As a flammable liquid, every lot ships with a COA, TDS and SDS, with assay and distillation range on the COA and flash point and emergency advice on the SDS.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is 4-isopropylheptane used for?

A: 4-Isopropylheptane serves as a nonpolar process and cleaning solvent, an inert synthesis medium and a chromatography standard.

Q: How is 4-isopropylheptane packed?

A: UATChem supplies it as a colorless liquid in 25 kg plastic drums, 145 kg steel drums and 730 kg IBC totes for bulk orders.

Q: Is 4-isopropylheptane the same as decane?

A: It is a branched C10 alkane and a decane isomer, more compact than straight chain decane, while both share the formula C10H22.

Q: How should 4-isopropylheptane be stored?

A: Keep containers sealed, cool and ventilated, away from heat and flame; the COA and SDS cover assay, flash point and handling.