methyl heptane

methyl heptane

[‚meth·əl ′hep‚tān] (organic chemistry) C8H18 Either of two colorless, water-insoluble liquids, soluble in alcohol and ether, used as chemical intermediates: 2-methylheptane boils at 118°C, is flammable; 4-methylheptane boils at 122°C.