Octane

C₈H₁₈

IUPAC: Octane

CAS: 111-65-9

Visão geral

Octane is an eight-carbon alkane and a major component of gasoline. The 'octane rating' of fuel is based on isooctane's knock resistance.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110

Composição elemental

H
15,9%
C
84,1%

Usos

  • Gasoline component
  • Octane rating standard
  • Solvent

Curiosidades

  • The octane rating scale uses isooctane (100) and n-heptane (0) as reference points

Segurança

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Harmful if inhaled

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCC

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
114,23 g/mol
Densidade
0,7030 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-56,8 °C
Ponto de ebulição
125,7 °C
Solubilidade
Insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
114,1409
XLogP
3,9
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
25,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Octane?
Octane (C₈H₁₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Octane.
What is the molecular weight of Octane?
Octane has a molar mass of 114.23 g/mol.
What state is Octane at room temperature?
Octane is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Octane organic or inorganic?
Octane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Octane?
Octane (C₈H₁₈) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).