2-Methyloctane is a branched alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C9H20. It is a colorless, flammable liquid

2-Methyloctane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methyloctane[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
1696917
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.019.771 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 203-913-4
240576
MeSH nonane
RTECS number
  • RA6115000
UNII
UN number 1920
  • InChI=1S/C9H20/c1-3-5-7-9-8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 checkY
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  • CCCCCCCCC
Properties
C9H20
Molar mass 128.259 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Gasoline-like
Density 0.718 g/mL
Melting point −54.1 to −53.1 °C; −65.5 to −63.7 °F; 219.0 to 220.0 K
Boiling point 150.4 to 151.0 °C; 302.6 to 303.7 °F; 423.5 to 424.1 K
log P 5.293
Vapor pressure 0.59 kPa (at 25.0 °C)
1.7 nmol Pa−1 kg−1
−108.13×10−6 cm3/mol
1.405
Thermochemistry
284.34 J K−1 mol−1
393.67 J K−1 mol−1
−275.7 – −273.7 kJ mol−1
−6125.75 – −6124.67 kJ mol−1
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS02: Flammable GHS07: Exclamation mark GHS08: Health hazard
Danger
H226, H304, H315, H319, H332, H336
P261, P301+P310, P305+P351+P338, P331
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chlorideFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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3
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Flash point 31.0 °C (87.8 °F; 304.1 K)
205.0 °C (401.0 °F; 478.1 K)
Explosive limits 0.87–2.9%
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
none[2]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 200 ppm (1050 mg/m3)[2]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
N.D.[2]
Related compounds
Related alkanes
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Combustion reactions

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2-Methyloctane burns in the same way as other alkanes. Where there is enough oxygen, nonane burns to form water and carbon dioxide, so 2-methyloctane would do the same.

C9H20 + 14 O2 → 9 CO2 + 10 H2O

When insufficient oxygen is present for complete combustion, carbon monoxide is produced.

2 C9H20 + 19 O2 → 18 CO + 20 H2O

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "nonane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 16 September 2004. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. ^ a b c NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0466". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  3. ^ "NFPA Hazard Rating Information for Common Chemicals". Archived from the original on 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2015-03-13.