nheptan
n-Heptane is an organic chemical compound with the formula CH3(CH2)5CH3. It is an alkane, meaning it is a saturated hydrocarbon composed solely of single bonds between carbon atoms. n-Heptane is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is one of the main components of the gasoline fraction of petroleum.
n-Heptane is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene. It
Industrially, n-heptane is primarily obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum. It is also synthesized through
n-Heptane is widely used as a non-polar solvent in many laboratory and industrial applications. It is a