2,5-Dimethylhexane is a branched
alkane
In organic chemistry
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used in the
aviation
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industry in low
revolutions per minute
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Standards
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helicopter
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s. As an
isomer
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of
octane, the
boiling point is very close to that of octane, but can in pure form be slightly lower. 2,5-Dimethylhexane is moderately toxic.
References
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Alkanes