N-Heptane – High Purity Bestine Thinner
$14.00 – $67.00
Technical Specifications
- Chemical Name: n-Heptane
- CAS Number: 142-82-5
- Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₆
- Molecular Weight: 100.20 g/mol
- Purity: ≥ 99%
- Grade: High-Purity (suitable for industrial, laboratory, and art applications)
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild, gasoline-like odor
- Boiling Point: 98.4°C (209.1°F)
- Melting Point: -90.6°C (-131°F)
- Flash Point: -4°C (24.8°F) (closed cup)
- Density: 0.684 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Refractive Index: 1.387 at 20°C
- Vapor Pressure: 45 mmHg at 20°C
- Evaporation Rate: Fast, evaporates without leaving residue
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents
Chemical Properties
- Non-Polar Solvent: Acts as a non-polar solvent, making it suitable for organic extractions and dissolution of non-polar compounds.
- Volatility: Highly volatile, allowing rapid evaporation and drying for applications where minimal residue is essential.
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions; should be stored away from oxidizing agents and open flames due to flammability.
Documents: SDS Sheet
Description
N-Heptane is a premium-grade solvent renowned for its purity and fast evaporation rate, making it ideal for a variety of industrial, laboratory, and art applications. This high-purity n-Heptane is widely used in adhesives, coatings, rubber manufacturing, and as a non-polar solvent in lab environments. It provides a clean, residue-free finish and is essential for professionals requiring a dependable solvent for sensitive processes.
Applications:
- Adhesive Thinning and Rubber Cement:
- Ideal for thinning rubber cement and other adhesives, providing an even consistency for application. It’s widely used in crafts, art restoration, and commercial adhesive formulations.
- Laboratory Solvent:
- Commonly used as a non-polar solvent in organic chemistry labs for extractions, chromatography, and sample purification. Its high purity ensures reliable results in sensitive laboratory applications.
- Rubber and Polymer Processing:
- Used in the rubber industry as a solvent for dissolving and applying rubber, especially where a fast-evaporating, non-polar solvent is needed.
- Degreasing and Surface Cleaning:
- Effective as a degreaser for precision components and electronics, leaving surfaces clean and residue-free, making it suitable for industrial and mechanical applications.
- Paints, Coatings, and Inks:
- n-heptane is used as a thinner for paints, coatings, and inks, helping achieve the desired viscosity and drying rate in printing, coating, and painting applications.
- Art Restoration and Paper Conservation:
- In art restoration, it is employed for thinning adhesives used in conservation work, such as paper and photo restoration, and for cleaning adhesive residues without damaging delicate surfaces.
- Fuel Testing and Calibration:
- In petrochemical industries, n-Heptane is used as a reference standard in fuel testing, especially for determining octane ratings in quality control and performance testing.
- Aerospace and Automotive Industries:
- Used in cleaning and surface preparation processes where high-purity, residue-free solvents are essential, particularly for bonding and painting applications.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:
- Occasionally used in pharmaceutical processes where a high-purity, non-reactive solvent is required, especially for extraction and recrystallization steps in drug formulation.
Safety Information:
N-Heptane is highly flammable and should be handled with care. Use in a well-ventilated area, away from heat and open flames. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and lab coats. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for complete safety and handling information.
Additional information
Size | 100mL (3.3 Fl Oz), 500mL (16 Fl Oz), 1000mL (32 Fl Oz), 1 Gallon (128 Fl Oz) |
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