Isopar M

Isopar M
Names
Other names
  • C13-C14 isoparafin
  • C13-C14 isoalkane
  • Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
  • Hydrotreated light distillate (petroleum)
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • 64742-47-8 checkY
UNII
  • E4F12ROE70 checkY
Properties
Appearance Colorless liquid
Melting point −58 °C (−72 °F; 215 K)[2]
Boiling point 175–270 °C (347–518 °F; 448–543 K)[2]
Solubility in water
Negligible[1]
Hazards
Flash point 80.5 °C (176.9 °F)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references
Chemical compound

Isopar M is a nearly clear odorless petroleum distillate and solvent produced by ExxonMobil. It is created from crude oil. It has a flash point of more than 60 °C, and works as a forming fluid in metalworking, as a household cleaner, a household polisher, and a liquid vaporizer. As of 2019[update] it is not available to the general public in its pure form, but may be found in the ingredients lists of some cleaning agents and solvents.[3]

By weight, it consists of:[1]

Straight-chain Branched Cyclic
C11 alkanes 0.001% 0.42% 0.08%
C12 alkanes 0.02% 6.38% 1.21%
C13 alkanes 0.04% 18.63% 3.53%
C14 alkanes 0.10% 41.53% 7.87%
C15 alkanes 0.03% 13.59% 2.58%
C16 alkanes 0.01% 3.36% 0.64%

References

  1. ^ a b c "Isoparaffinic Hydrocarbon" (PDF). ams.usda.gov.
  2. ^ a b "Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light (CAS RN: 64742-47-8)". CAS Common Chemistry. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ^ "Benefits of Isopar M for Industrial Applications". EcoLink.com.