2-Methylheptane Explained

2-Methylheptane is a branched-chain alkane and an isomer of octane. It is an heptane molecule with a methyl group attached to its second atom. It is a flammable colorless liquid used as fuel.^[1]

If the standard definition of the prefix "iso-" is strictly used then 2-methylheptane can be called "Isooctane". However this name is usually used for another much more important isomer of octane 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.^[2]

External links

• • Chemical and physical properties table

Notes and References

1. Web site: PubChem . 2-Methylheptane . 2024-02-18 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
2. Book: Clayden, Jonathan . Organic chemistry . Oxford Univ. Press . 2005 . 978-0-19-850346-0 . Reprinted (with corrections). . Oxford [u.a.] . 315 . registration.