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NORMAL HEPTANE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C7H16
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)5CH3
formula, see observation
142-82-5
CAS number
DEF

The liquid normal hydrocarbon occurring in petroleum and as the chief constituent of some fine oils.

OBS

heptane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Gettysolve-C; UN 1206.

OBS

Chemical formula: C7H16 or CH3(CH2)5CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C7H16
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)5CH3
formula, see observation
142-82-5
CAS number
DEF

Hydrocarbure de la série des alcanes contenant sept atomes de carbone.

OBS

heptane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H16 ou CH3(CH2)5CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C7H16
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)5CH3
formula, see observation
142-82-5
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, volátil, soluble en éter y cloroformo. Insoluble en agua. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C7H16 o CH3(CH2)5CH3

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