2-Methylheptane

2-Methylheptane is a branched-chain alkane and an isomer of octane.

It is an heptane molecule with a methyl group attached to its second atom.

It is a flammable colorless liquid used as fuel.

[2] If the standard definition of the prefix "iso-" is strictly used then 2-methylheptane can be called "Isooctane".

However this name is usually used for another much more important isomer of octane 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.

Skeletal formula of 2-methylheptane
Skeletal formula of 2-methylheptane
Spacefill model of 2-methylheptane
Spacefill model of 2-methylheptane
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chloride Flammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasoline Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code