néohexane

Domaine: chimiechimie organique
Date: 1983

Définition :

Liquide incolore.

Note :

Emplois : comburant pour aviation (indice d'octane élevé).

Termes :

néohexane n. m.
diméthyl-2,2 butane n. m.

Traductions

anglais
Date : 1983
Définition

A hight-octane aviation fuel (100 or more), made by thermal alkylation of ethylene and isobutance at hight temperature and pressure, 480 to 540 °C (900 to 1000 °F) and 5000 to 8000 psi.

Note :

It was developed during World War II for military use. Its formula is C₂H₅C(CH₃)₃, a branched-chain paraffin. It is extremely flammable and must be kept away from heat sources.

Terme :
1. neohexane