Specification
| Product Name | n-Heptane |
|---|---|
| Other Names | n-Heptane |
| CAS No. | 142-82-5 |
| EINECS No. | 205-563-8 |
| MF | C7H16 |
| Molecular weight | 100.21 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent and highly volatile liquid |
| Density | 0.684 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | -90.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 98.4 °C |
| Solubility | -4 °C |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Hazard classification
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (31)
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
- P233 Keep container tightly closed
- P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P242 Use non-sparking tools
- P243 Take action to prevent static discharges
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P316
- P302+P352
- P303+P361+P353
- P304+P340
- P319
- P321 Specific treatment
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
- P332+P317
- P362+P364
- P370+P378
- P391 Collect spillage
- P403+P233
- P403+P235
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste collection point
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264+P265
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P305+P351+P338
- P337+P317
European Chemicals Agency. "heptane; n-heptane, Index No. 601-008-00-2." In Table 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (harmonised list as of 2026-07-07). Helsinki: European Chemicals Agency, 2026. https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/annex-vi-to-clp.
Packaging and shipping
A full-range supplier of high-purity environmentally friendly solvents for n-heptane. We provide solutions for various applications such as rubber extraction, polymer synthesis, electronic cleaning, paint dilution, and chromatographic analysis. Our products have high purity, low toxicity, and are available in a stable supply.
N-heptane (also known as normal heptane) is a colorless, transparent, volatile liquid with a slight gasoline-like odor. Its molecular formula is C₇H₁₆ and its molecular weight is 100.21. It is a typical representative of straight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes). As a low-polarity, low-toxicity, and highly soluble environmental-friendly solvent, n-heptane is widely used in industrial solvents, extraction, fuel standard testing, electronic cleaning, and organic synthesis. Its low aromatic content and moderate volatility make it an ideal alternative to traditional aromatic solvents such as benzene and toluene.




Product Description
Anhui Eapearl Chemical Co., Ltd., as a professional chemical supplier in China, strictly adheres to all national laws and regulations regarding the management of hazardous chemicals. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, stable and reliable n-heptane (straight-chain alkane) products. We emphasize its core value as a high-purity, low-aromatic, low-toxic and environmentally friendly straight-chain alkane solvent and standard substance. At the same time, safety, compliance and efficiency are placed at the top of our operational priorities.
Product Introduction
N-heptane (also known as normal heptane) is a colorless, transparent, volatile liquid with a slight gasoline-like odor. Its molecular formula is C₇H₁₆ and its molecular weight is 100.21. It is a typical representative of straight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes). As a low-polarity, low-toxicity, and highly soluble environmental-friendly solvent, n-heptane is widely used in industrial solvents, extraction, fuel standard testing, electronic cleaning, and organic synthesis. Its low aromatic content and moderate volatility make it an ideal alternative to traditional aromatic solvents such as benzene and toluene.
The core value of n-heptane lies in its high purity, low toxicity, low aromatic content, good solubility, and moderate volatility, which makes it a key raw material in multiple industrial fields.
Industrial solvents (the largest application field):
Paints, inks and adhesives: As an excellent diluent and solvent, it can effectively dissolve various resins and pigments, adjust the viscosity of products, improve the workability and leveling, and is regarded as an environmentally friendly solvent due to its low toxicity.
Rubber industry: Used for the dissolution of quick-drying rubber adhesives, it is an important solvent in rubber processing.
Extraction and cleaning:
Oil and spice extraction: Utilizing its good solubility for non-polar substances, it is used for the extraction of active ingredients from animal and plant oils and natural spices.
Precision instruments and electronic cleaning: High-purity n-heptane can be used for the cleaning of industrial equipment and electronic components, removing oil stains and residues, and is applied in semiconductor and liquid crystal panel manufacturing.
Fuel standard testing (reference substance):
Octane number determination: As the benchmark fuel for the determination of gasoline anti-knock performance, its octane number is defined as 0 and is the core reference substance for evaluating gasoline quality.
Organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates:
Reaction solvents and raw materials: As an inert solvent or reaction medium in organic synthesis reactions, it is also used for the synthesis of chemicals such as heptanol, heptaldehyde, heptanoic acid, and some drug intermediates.
Research and testing:
Chromatography analysis reference substance: In gas chromatography analysis, it serves as a standard reference substance. Biochemical and environmental protection testing: used for ozone measurement, triglyceride analysis, pesticide residue detection, as well as spectroscopy and fluorescence analysis, etc.


Delivery&Payment method

Frequently asked
In what packaging is n-Heptane shipped?
Standard formats are Drum (180 kg), IBC Drum (1127 kg), ISO tank (20ft) (24–26 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (48–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for n-Heptane?
Yes, on request. Safety data sheets are issued per grade and destination market; state the country of import in your inquiry.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.5%. Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.



