2,4-dimethylpentane
Sign in to save2,4-Dimethylpentane is an alkane with the chemical formula [(H3C)2CH]2CH2. This colorless hydrocarbon is produced in large quantities in oil refineries. It results from the alkylation of isobutane by propylene. Often referred to as "alkylate", it is blended with other gasoline components to give a high octane fuel. Unlike n-heptane, 2,4-dimethylpentane is a desirable fuel because its branched structure allows combustion without knocking.
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- Subclass of
- heptane
- Mass
- 100.12520051199999
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- chemical formula
- C₇H₁₆
- canonical SMILES
- CC(C)CC(C)C
- boiling point
- 80.49
- melting point
- -119.9
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- 2,4-Dimethylpentane
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2,4-Dimethylpentane is an alkane with the chemical formula [(H3C)2CH]2CH2. This colorless hydrocarbon is produced in large quantities in oil refineries. It results from the alkylation of isobutane by propylene. Often referred to as "alkylate", it is blended with other gasoline components to give a high octane fuel. Unlike n-heptane, 2,4-dimethylpentane is a desirable fuel because its branched structure allows combustion without knocking.
center|thumb|288 px|Typical acid-catalyzed route to dimethylpentane.
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