Heptane, Lab Grade

Lab Grade Heptane contains different isomers of heptane, such as n-Heptane and iso-Heptane. It is a straight chain alkane- a hydrocarbon with no special functional group- and is derived from gasoline. It appears as a clear or colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor at room temperature. It is the main constituent of gasoline and used as a standard for the octane rating of fuels. It is certified as laboratory-grade due to the presence of impurities. Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity, but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity. Owing to its grade, it cannot be used in food items and medicines .

Heptane, Lab Grade is a straight chain alkane, which means a hydrocarbon with no special functional group. It carries CAS 142-82-5 and comes as a clear or colorless liquid with a petroleum type odor at room temperature. It’s also used as a standard for the octane rating of fuels. As the name says, this is lab grade. That means reasonable purity, but it doesn’t follow any official standard for quality or purity, so it can’t be used in food items or medicines. You’ll find the paperwork on this page under Product Manuals: the Safety Data Sheet, the Technical Data Sheet, Certificates of Analysis for recent lots, and statements covering allergens, BPA, non irradiation, PFAS and PFOS, and TSE and BSE.

Heptane works as a non polar solvent. It also shows up as an adhesive remover, as a fuel source, and in the manufacture of rubber cement and ink, plus everyday research lab work. Here’s the catch. The wrong grade or missing paperwork can throw off your results, and finding a supplier who ships the right size isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in. Your plan is simple. Choose a size, set up Autoship if you reorder often, or request a quote for bulk and case orders. On budget, on time, every time.

Common Uses and Applications

Rubber cement manufacturing

Octane rating standard for fuels

Manufacturing & Industrial

Q: What is Heptane, Lab Grade used for? A: It works as a non polar solvent and an adhesive remover, and it’s used in making rubber cement and ink. Research laboratories use it too, and it also serves as a fuel source and as a standard for the octane rating of fuels.

Q: What does lab grade mean, and is it suitable for research work? A: Lab grade means reasonable purity without compliance to any official standard for quality or purity. It’s offered for research laboratory use, but it can’t be used in food items or medicines.

Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat? A: You can choose 500 ml, 1 L, 1 gallon, 4 L, 5 gallon or 55 gallon sizes. Cases come as 4 x 1 L, 4 x 4 L, 6 x 500 ml or 4 x 1 gallon. For transport details, check the Safety Data Sheet or call the team at 512-668-9918 before you order.

Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis? A: Both are on this page. Open the Product Manuals section to download the Safety Data Sheet, or pick a Certificate of Analysis from the list of lot numbers.

Q: How should it be stored? A: Follow the storage guidance in the Safety Data Sheet, which you can download from Product Manuals. If you’re unsure, call 512-668-9918 and ask before you stock up.

Q: Which other documents come with this product? A: Besides the SDS and COAs, you’ll find a Technical Data Sheet and statements for allergens, BPA, non irradiation, PFAS and PFOS, and TSE and BSE. They all sit in the Product Manuals section.

Q: Can I set up Autoship for heptane? A: Yes, Autoship is available for this product. You pick how often it ships when you add it to your cart.

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