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{{Distinguish|heptene|heptyne}}
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| Name = ''n''-Heptane
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| ImageFile = Heptane-2D-Skeletal.svg
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| ImageFile1 = Heptane-3D-balls-B.png
| ImageAlt = Skeletal formula of heptane
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| ImageName1 = Ball-and-stick model
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| ImageAlt1 = Skeletal formula of heptane of all implicit carbons shown, and all explicit hydrogens added
| ChEBI = 43098
| ImageFile2 = Heptane 3D ball.png
| SMILES = CCCCCCC
| UNII_Ref = {{fdacite|correct|FDA}} | ImageFile2_Ref = {{chemboximage|correct|?}}
| ImageAlt2 = Ball-and-stick model of the heptane molecule
| PIN = Heptane<ref>{{Cite web|title=n-heptane – Compound Summary|url=https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=8900&loc=ec_rcs|work=PubChem Compound|publisher=National Center for Biotechnology Information|access-date=2 January 2012|location=USA|date=16 September 2004|at=Identification and Related Records}}</ref>
| OtherNames = Septane<ref>{{cite journal|title=I. On the action of trichloride of phosphorus on the salts of the aromatic monamines|first=August Wilhelm Von|last=Hofmann|date=1 January 1867|journal=Proceedings of the Royal Society of London|volume=15|pages=54–62|doi=10.1098/rspl.1866.0018|s2cid=98496840}}</ref>
|Section1={{Chembox Identifiers
| CASNo = 142-82-5
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| PubChem = 8900
| ChemSpiderID = 8560
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| UNII = 456148SDMJ | UNII = 456148SDMJ
| UNII_Ref = {{fdacite|correct|FDA}}
| InChI = 1/C7H16/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
| EINECS = 205-563-8
| InChIKey = IMNFDUFMRHMDMM-UHFFFAOYAU
| UNNumber = 1206
| ChEMBL_Ref = {{ebicite|correct|EBI}}
| MeSHName = n-heptane
| ChEBI = 43098
| ChEBI_Ref = {{ebicite|correct|EBI}}
| ChEMBL = 134658 | ChEMBL = 134658
| StdInChI_Ref = {{stdinchicite|correct|chemspider}} | ChEMBL_Ref = {{ebicite|correct|EBI}}
| RTECS = MI7700000
| Beilstein = 1730763
| Gmelin = 49760
| SMILES = CCCCCCC
| StdInChI = 1S/C7H16/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3 | StdInChI = 1S/C7H16/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
| StdInChIKey_Ref = {{stdinchicite|correct|chemspider}} | StdInChI_Ref = {{stdinchicite|correct|chemspider}}
| StdInChIKey = IMNFDUFMRHMDMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | StdInChIKey = IMNFDUFMRHMDMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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| CASNo = 142-82-5
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| RTECS = MI7700000
| PubChem = 8900 | C=7 | H=16
| Appearance = Colourless liquid
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| Odor = Petrolic
| ChemSpiderID = 8560
| Density = 0.6795 g cm<sup>−3</sup><ref name=b92/>
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| MeltingPtC = −90.549<ref name=b92>{{RubberBible92nd|page=3.290}}</ref>
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| BoilingPtC = 98.38<ref name=b92/>
| Formula = C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>16</sub>
| MolarMass = 100.21 g/mol | LogP = 4.274
| VaporPressure = 5.33 kPa (at 20.0&nbsp;°C)
| Appearance = colourless liquid
| HenryConstant = 12 nmol Pa<sup>−1</sup> kg<sup>−1</sup>
| Density = 0.684 g/ml, liquid
| RefractIndex = 1.3855<ref name=b92/>
| Solubility = Immiscible
| Viscosity = 0.389 mPa·s<ref name="Dymond1994">{{cite journal|last1=Dymond|first1=J. H.|last2=Oye|first2=H. A.|title=Viscosity of Selected Liquid n-Alkanes|journal=Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data|volume=23|issue=1|year=1994|pages=41–53|issn=0047-2689|doi=10.1063/1.555943|bibcode=1994JPCRD..23...41D}}</ref>
| MeltingPt = &minus;90.61 °C (182.55 K)
| Dipole = 0.0 D
| BoilingPt = 98.42 °C (371.58 K)
| Solubility = 0.0003% (20&nbsp;°C)<ref name=PGCH/>
| Viscosity = 0.386 ] at 25 °C
| MagSus = −85.24·10<sup>−6</sup> cm<sup>3</sup>/mol
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| Section7 = {{Chembox Hazards
|Section3 = {{Chembox Thermochemistry
| EUClass = Flammable ('''F''')<br />Harmful ('''Xn''')<br />Dangerous for<br />the environment ('''N''')
| DeltaHf = −225.2 – −223.6 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>
| NFPA-H = 1
| DeltaHc = −4.825 – −4.809 MJ mol<sup>−1</sup>
| NFPA-F = 3
| Entropy = 328.57 J K<sup>−1</sup> mol<sup>−1</sup>
| NFPA-R =
| HeatCapacity = 224.64 J K<sup>−1</sup> mol<sup>−1</sup>
| RPhrases = {{R11}}, {{R38}}, {{R50/53}},<br />{{R65}}, {{R67}}
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| SPhrases = {{S2}}, {{S9}}, {{S16}}, {{S29}}, {{S33}},<br />{{S60}}, {{S61}}, {{S62}}
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| FlashPt = &minus;4 °C
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| Autoignition = 220 °C
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| HPhrases = {{H-phrases|225|304|315|336|410}}
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| NFPA-R = 0
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| FlashPtC = −4.0
| AutoignitionPtC = 223.0
| ExploLimits = 1.05–6.7%
| PEL = TWA 500 ppm (2000 mg/m<sup>3</sup>)<ref name=PGCH>{{PGCH|0312}}</ref>
| IDLH = 750 ppm<ref name=PGCH/>
| REL = TWA 85 ppm (350 mg/m<sup>3</sup>) C 440 ppm (1800 mg/m<sup>3</sup>) <ref name=PGCH/>
| LCLo = 16,000 ppm (human)<br/>15,000 ppm (mouse, 30 min)<ref name=IDLH>{{IDLH|142825|n-Heptane}}</ref>
| LC50 = 17,986 ppm (mouse, 2 hr)<ref name=IDLH/>
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'''''n''-Heptane''' is the straight-chain ] with the ] H<sub>3</sub>C(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>3</sub> or C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>16</sub>. When used as a test fuel component in anti-knock test engines, a 100% heptane fuel is the zero point of the ] scale (the 100 point is a 100% ]). Octane number equates to the anti-knock qualities of a comparison mixture of heptane and isooctane which is expressed as the percentage of isooctane in heptane and is listed on pumps for gasoline dispensed in the United States and internationally. '''Heptane''' or '''''n''-heptane''' is the straight-chain ] with the ] H<sub>3</sub>C(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>3</sub> or C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>16</sub>. When used as a test fuel component in ] test engines, a 100% heptane fuel is the zero point of the ] scale (the 100 point is 100% ]). Octane number equates to the anti-knock qualities of a comparison mixture of heptane and iso-octane which is expressed as the percentage of iso-octane in heptane, and is listed on pumps for ] (petrol) dispensed globally.


==Uses== ==Uses==
Heptane (and its many isomers) is widely applied in laboratories as a totally non-polar ]. As a liquid, it is ideal for transport and storage. In the grease spot test, heptane is used to dissolve the oil spot to show the previous presence of organic compounds on a stained paper. This is done by shaking the stained paper in a heptane solution for about half a minute.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} Heptane and its many isomers are widely used in ] as a non-polar ].<ref>{{Citation |last=Fang |first=Shen |title=A data-driven sparse learning approach to reduce chemical reaction mechanisms |date=2024-10-13 |url=https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.09901 |access-date=2024-12-10 |doi=10.48550/arXiv.2410.09901 |last2=Zhang |first2=Siyi |last3=Li |first3=Zeyu |last4=Fu |first4=Qingfei |last5=Zhou |first5=Chong-Wen |last6=Hana |first6=Wang |last7=Yang |first7=Lijun}}</ref> As a ], it is ideal for transport and storage. In the grease spot test, heptane is used to dissolve an oil spot to show the previous presence of organic compounds on a stained paper. This is done by shaking the stained paper in a heptane solution for about half a minute.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}


] into heptane is a means by which aqueous ] may be distinguished from aqueous ]. In water, both bromine and iodine appear ]. However, iodine turns ] when dissolved in heptane, whereas the bromine solution remains brown. Aqueous ] may be distinguished from aqueous ] by its appearance after ] into heptane. In water, both bromine and iodine appear ]. However, iodine turns ] when dissolved in heptane, whereas the bromine solution remains brown.


Heptane is commercially available as both pure and mixed isomers for use in paints and coatings, as the ] solvent "Bestine"<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2022 |title=BESTINE SOLVENT & THINNER OSHA SDS |url=https://www.speedballart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Bestine-OSHA-SDS-EN.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426012051/https://www.speedballart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Bestine-OSHA-SDS-EN.pdf |archive-date=26 April 2023 |access-date=24 December 2024 |publisher=Speedball Art Products Co.}}</ref>, the outdoor stove fuel "Powerfuel" by Primus, as pure ''n''-heptane for research and development and pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a minor component of ] (petrol). On average, gasoline is about 1% heptane.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Conner |first1=Teri L. |last2=Lonneman |first2=William A. |last3=Seila |first3=Robert L. |title=Transportation-Related Volatile Hydrocarbon Source Profiles Measured in Atlanta |journal=Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association |date=1 May 1995 |volume=45 |issue=5 |pages=383–394 |doi=10.1080/10473289.1995.10467370|doi-access=free |bibcode=1995JAWMA..45..383C }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Schauer |first1=James J. |last2=Kleeman |first2=Michael J. |last3=Cass |first3=Glen R. |last4=Simoneit |first4=Bernd R. T. |title=Measurement of Emissions from Air Pollution Sources. 5. C 1 −C 32 Organic Compounds from Gasoline-Powered Motor Vehicles |journal=Environmental Science & Technology |date=1 March 2002 |volume=36 |issue=6 |pages=1169–1180 |doi=10.1021/es0108077|pmid=11944666 |bibcode=2002EnST...36.1169S }}</ref>
Heptane is commercially available as mixed isomers for use in paints and coatings, as the ] solvent "Bestine", the outdoor stove fuel "Powerfuel" by Primus, as pure n-Heptane for research and development and pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a minor component of gasoline.

Heptane is also used as an ] by ]. Since 1974, the ] has issued ]s that some collectors find difficult to separate from envelopes via the traditional method of soaking in water. Heptane-based products like Bestine, as well as ]-based products, have become popular solvents for removing stamps more easily.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Butler |first1=Peter |title=It's Like Magic: Removing Self-Adhesive Stamps from Paper |url=https://classic.stamps.org/userfiles/file/HowTos/RemovingSelfAdhesives-Part1.pdf |publisher=American Philatelic Society |access-date=15 June 2020}}</ref>


===Octane rating scale=== ===Octane rating scale===
''n''-Heptane is the zero point of the ] scale. It is undesirable in ], because it burns ]ly, causing ] ], as opposed to branched-chain ] isomers, which burn more slowly and give better performance. It was chosen as the zero point of the scale because of the availability of very high purity ''n''-heptane, unmixed with other isomers of heptane or other alkanes, distilled from the ] of ] and from the fruit of ]. Other sources of heptane and octane, produced from ], contain a mixture of different isomers with greatly differing ratings and do not give as precise a zero point. ChevronPhillips Specialty Chemical produces a specialized grade of high purity n-Heptane (>99.0%) from crude oil through precision refining and distillation that is used in the measurement of octane rating for fuels. ''n''-Heptane is defined as the zero point of the ] scale. It is a lighter component in ] and burns more ]ly, causing ] pre-ignition (]) in its pure form, as opposed to ] isomers, which burn more slowly and give less knocking. It was originally chosen as the zero point of the scale because of the availability of very high purity ''n''-heptane, unmixed with other isomers of heptane or other alkanes, distilled from the ] of ] and from the fruit of '']''. Other sources of heptane and octane, produced from ], contain a mixture of different isomers with greatly differing ratings, and do not give as precise a zero point.


== Isomers and enantiomers == ==Isomers and enantiomers==
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Heptane has nine ]s, or eleven if ]s are counted: Heptane has nine ]s, or eleven if ]s are counted:
* Heptane (''n''-heptane), H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>, * Heptane (''n''-heptane), H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ] (isoheptane), H<sub>3</sub>C–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>, * ] (isoheptane), H<sub>3</sub>C–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–C<sup>*</sup>H(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub> (]), * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–C<sup>*</sup>H(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub> (]),
* ] (neoheptane), (H<sub>3</sub>C)<sub>3</sub>–C–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>, * ] (neoheptane), H<sub>3</sub>C–C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ], (H<sub>3</sub>C)<sub>2</sub>–CH–C<sup>*</sup>H(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub> (chiral), * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–C<sup>*</sup>H(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub> (]),
* ], (H<sub>3</sub>C)<sub>2</sub>–CH–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH–(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>, * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>, * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH(CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>, * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH(CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>2</sub>–CH<sub>3</sub>,
* ], CH<sub>3</sub>–C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>3</sub>, this isomer is also known as pentamethylethane and triptane.<ref></ref> * ], H<sub>3</sub>C–C(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>–CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)–CH<sub>3</sub>, also known as pentamethylethane and triptane.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927014042/http://members.optushome.com.au/scottsoftb/skeletons3.htm |date=27 September 2011 }}. Members.optushome.com.au. Retrieved on 2012-03-04.</ref>

==Preparation==
The linear ''n''-heptane can be obtained from ] oil.<ref name=edgar>{{cite journal | doi = 10.1021/ja01380a027| title = The preparation and properties of the isomeric heptanes. Part I. Preparation | date = 1929| last1 = Edgar| first1 = Graham| last2 = Calingaert| first2 = George| last3 = Marker| first3 = R. E.| journal = Journal of the American Chemical Society| volume = 51| issue = 5| pages = 1483–1491}}</ref> The six branched isomers without a quaternary carbon can be prepared by creating a suitable secondary or tertiary ] by the ], converting it to an ] by ], and ] the latter.<ref name=edgar/> The 2,2-dimethylpentane isomer can be prepared by reacting ''tert''-butyl chloride with ''n''-propyl magnesium bromide.<ref name=edgar/> The 3,3-dimethylpentane isomer can be prepared from ''tert''-amyl chloride and ethyl magnesium bromide.<ref name=edgar/>

==Health risks==
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Acute exposure to heptane vapors can cause ], stupor, incoordination, loss of appetite, nausea, dermatitis, chemical pneumonitis, unconsciousness, or possible peripheral neuropathy.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Patty|first1= FA|last2=Yant|first2= WP|year=1929|title=Odor intensity and symptoms produced by commercial propane, butane, pentane, hexane, and heptane vapor.|journal=Report of Investigations|publisher=US Department of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Mines|volume=2979|issue=December|pages=1–10|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951000866454o;view=1up;seq=652}}</ref>

In a ] study, it was found that prolonged exposure to heptane may also cause a state of ] and uncontrolled hilarity in some participants and a ] lasting for 30 minutes after exposure for others.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-02|title=CDC - Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH): n-Heptane - NIOSH Publications and Products|url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/142825.html|access-date=2021-12-06|website=www.cdc.gov|language=en-us}}</ref> Prolonged exposure can also lead to ] or cracking, since the substance defats skin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ICSC 0657 - n-HEPTANE |url=https://chemicalsafety.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.display?p_lang=en&p_card_id=0657&p_version=2 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=chemicalsafety.ilo.org}}</ref>

According to information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, ''n''-heptane can penetrate the skin, and further health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to it. Exposure to ''n''-heptane may lead to short-term health effects like irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat, headache, dizziness, or loss of consciousness; and chronic health effects, like reduced memory and concentration, sleep disturbance, and reduced coordination due to its effects on the nervous system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=n- HEPTANE |url=https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1339.pdf}}</ref>

Upon chronic exposure, it can pose a ] or ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004 |title=Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet |url=https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1339.pdf |access-date=11 September 2024 |page=2}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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