n-Heptane >99%

What is n-Heptane? It is an odourless, transparent and flammable liquid. Heptane (chemical formula C₇H₁₆) is a 7 carbon alkane, in particular, n-Heptane is the straight chain isomer of this hydrocarbon. It's high purity makes it suitable for industrial and laboratory use.

High-Quality Formulation: We use only carefully sourced n-Heptane >99% to ensure our customers can safely use it for any application.

Manufactured in the UK: Our n-Heptane >99% is sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Frequent Uses

Catalyst Preparation

Utilised in the preparation of catalysts used in various chemical reactions. This application is particularly important in petrochemical processes where catalysts play a key role in efficiency and yield.

Gas Chromatography 

Serves as a solvent and standard in Gas Chromatography applications due to its well-defined boiling point, providing consistent separation of compounds.

Octane Rating Standard

Widely used as a primary reference standard to determine the knock rating of carburettor fuels, providing a benchmark in fuel performance testing.

Specialist Coatings and Adhesives

Essential in formulating high-performance coatings and adhesives. The solvent helps improve adhesion to various substrates and can also influence drying times.

Assay: >99.0%
Molecular formula: C₇H₁₆
Molecular weight: 100.21
Colour: <10 Pt-Co
Density: 0.681-0.687
Refractive index: 1.386 - 1.390
Water: <0.05%
Aromatics: <50gm/Kg
Non Volatile Matter: <1mg/100ml

Cas Number: 142-82-5

Einecs Number: 205-563-8

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29011000

UN Number: 1206

Hazard Phrases: H225,H304,H400,H410,H315,H336

Prec Phrases: P210,P261,P301+P310,P303+P361+P353,P405,P501A