Heptane

Suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, environmental testing
n-Heptane is a flammable liquid, present in crude oil and widely used in the auto-mobile industry. For example, as a solvent, as a gasoline knock testing standard, asautomotive starter fl uid, and paraffi nic naphtha. n-Heptane causes adverse healtheffects in occupational workers, such as CNS depression, skin irritation, and pain.Other compounds such as n-octane (CH 3 (CH 2 ) 6 CH 3 ), n-nonane (CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH 3 ), andn-decane (CH 3 (CH 2 ) 8 CH 3 ) have different industrial applications. Occupational workersexposed to these compounds also show adverse health effects. In principle, manage-ment of these aliphatic compounds requires proper handling and disposal to avoidhealth problems and to maintain chemical safety standards for safety to workers andthe living environment.