Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane (Isooctane) is a primary reference fuel with an arbitrary octane number of 100 as it burns smoothly without resulting in any knocking. It is mainly used to improve the octane rating of combustion fuels.
Synonyms: 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane; Isooctane
Molecular Formula: C8H18
Molecular Weight: 114.23
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2C(CH3)3
MDL Number: MFCD00008943
Melting Point: -107 C (lit.)
Density: 0.692 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.391 (lit.)
Application: These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements.
Other Notes: This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis.