Alkanes, C12-14-iso-
CAS: 68551-19-9
Category: Aliphatic Hydrocarbon / Isoparaffin (Branched-chain alkane mixture)
| Purity | High-Purity Isoparaffin Grade (>98% isoparaffins, <2% n-paraffins, <0.1% aromatics), Low-Aromatic Gr |
| Molecular Formula | Variable |
| Molecular Weight | Range approximately 170–198 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, volatile liquid with low viscosity and a mild hydrocarbon odor |
| Packaging | 160kg/200L (55-gallon) steel drum, 800kg/1000L IBC tote, or bulk tanker (road/rail). Also available in smaller lab quantities (1L, 5L, 20L) in glass or HDPE containers. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual; Color — Saybolt or APHA/Pt-Co scale; Density (at 15°C or 20°C) — Hydrometer or digital density meter; Distillation range — ASTM D86; Flash point — Pensky-Martens closed cup (ASTM D93); Viscosity (kinematic) — Cannon-Fenske viscometer (ASTM D445); n-Paraffin content — GC-FID; Aromatic content — UV absorption or GC-MS; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Sulfur content — UV fluorescence (ASTM D5453); Evaporation rate — Gravimetry or comparison to n-butyl acetate; Surface tension — Tensiometer; Aniline point — ASTM D611; Kauri-butanol (Kb) value — ASTM D1133. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizers. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Ground/bond containers during transfer to prevent static discharge. Store away from direct sunlight and ignition sources. Use non-sparking tools. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as a high-purity solvent with low toxicity and high flash point. Applications include: (1) Industrial cleaning and degreasing (replacement for n-paraffins and mineral spirits), (2) Metalworking fluids (as a lubricant base or carrier), (3) Personal care products (e.g., hair sprays, sunscreens, antiperspirants — as a volatile carrier), (4) Paints, coatings, and inks (viscosity reducer), (5) Adhesives and sealants (diluent), (6) Agricultural formulations (solvent for pesticides/herbicides), (7) Extraction solvent for oils and waxes.