2-Methylpentane Explained

2-Methylpentane, trivially known as isohexane, is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C₆H₁₄. It is a structural isomer of hexane composed of a methyl group bonded to the second carbon atom in a pentane chain. Using a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) prediction model, 2-Methylpentane has a research octane number (RON) of 75, motor octane number (MON) of 77, and cetane number (CN) of 29.^[1]

See also

• Heteropoly acid

Notes and References

1. Phuong T. M. Do. Steven Crossley. Malee Santikunaporn. Daniel E. Resasco. 2007. Catalytic strategies for improving specific fuel properties. The Royal Society of Chemistry. 38. 10.1.1.1074.651 .