Product Information
- 2-Methyl heptane
- 2-Methylheptan
- 2-Metilheptano
- Heptane, 2-methyl-
- Hexane, dimethyl-
- Nsc 24844
2-Methylheptane is a chloride that can be found in the environment as a contaminant of air and water. It is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of -60°C. 2-Methylheptane is used for the manufacture of certain types of oils, solvents, and other chemicals. It is also used as an additive to fuels and lubricants, as well as being a starting material for the synthesis of other compounds such as fatty acids. The reaction mechanism for 2-methylheptane is optimal at higher temperatures, so it needs to be heated for a period before it reacts. This chemical has been shown to cause skin cancer in mice when applied topically or injected into their skin. It also has been shown to have an effect on germination rate in plants. The active ingredients are not fully known but are thought to be chlorides and methyl groups. Chromatographic science has been used to identify this compound in blood samples from people who
