2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE
- CAS NO.:589-43-5
- Empirical Formula: C8H18
- Molecular Weight: 114.23
- MDL number: MFCD00039929
- EINECS: 209-649-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:09:05
What is 2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE?
Definition
ChEBI: 2,4-dimethylhexane is an alkane that is hexane carrying a methyl group at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is an alkane and a volatile organic compound. It derives from a hydride of a hexane.
General Description
2,4-Dimethylhexane can be gas chromatographically enantioseparated on different modified cyclodextrins.
Properties of 2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE
| Melting point: | -91.46°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 108-109 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.701 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 48 mm Hg ( 34 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 72 °F |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Water Solubility | 1.294mg/L(temperature not stated) |
| BRN | 1718748 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 589-43-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4-Dimethylhexane (589-43-5) |
Safety information for 2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 ![]() Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H304:Aspiration hazard H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,4-DIMETHYLHEXANE
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