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Octane

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Octane
Skeletal formula of octane
Skeletal formula of octane with all implicit carbons shown, and all explicit hydrogens added
Ball-and-stick model of octane
Space-filling model of octane
Names
IUPAC name
Octane[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
3DMet
Beilstein Reference 1696875
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
DrugBank
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.539
EC Number
  • 203-892-1
Gmelin Reference 82412
KEGG
MeSH octane
RTECS number
  • RG8400000
UN number 1262
  • CCCCCCCC
Properties
C8H18
Molar mass 114.23 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Gasoline-like[2]
Density 0.703 g cm−3
Melting point −57.1 to −56.6 °C; −70.9 to −69.8 °F; 216.0 to 216.6 K
Boiling point 125.1 to 126.1 °C; 257.1 to 258.9 °F; 398.2 to 399.2 K
0.007 mg dm−3 (at 20 °C)
log P 4.783
Vapor pressure 1.47 kPa (at 20.0 °C)
kH 29 nmol Pa−1 kg−1
Conjugate acid Octonium
-96.63·10−6 cm3/mol
1.398
Viscosity 542 μPa s (at 20 °C)
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of
formation
ΔfHo298
−252.1–−248.5 kJ mol−1
Std enthalpy of
combustion
ΔcHo298
−5.53–−5.33 MJ mol−1
Standard molar
entropy
So298
361.20 J K−1 mol−1
Specific heat capacity, C 255.68 J K−1 mol−1
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Template:GHS flame Template:GHS exclamation mark Template:GHS health hazard Template:GHS environment
Danger
H225, H304, H315, H336, H410
P210, P261, P273, P301+P310, P331
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 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
1
3
0
Flash point 13.0 °C (55.4 °F; 286.1 K)
220.0 °C (428.0 °F; 493.1 K)
Explosive limits 0.96–6.5%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
428 mg/kg (mouse, intravenous)[3]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 500 ppm (2350 mg/m3)[2]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 75 ppm (350 mg/m3) C 385 ppm (1800 mg/m3) [15-minute][2]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
1000 ppm[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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Infobox references

Octane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C
8
H
18
. It is an alkane with eight carbon atoms. It is commonly used in fuel. It is the most important part of gasoline, because it is the part that lets out most of the energy that comes from gasoline when it is burned. A high octane fuel will be better than a low octane fuel.

References

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  1. "octane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 16 September 2004. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0470". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  3. "Octane". Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.