Among many other applications, heptane is used for anesthetics, cements, compounders, inks, lab reagents, organic synthesis and solvents. In addition to industrial use, heptane is also widely used in science laboratories as a solvent.

What is heptane found in?

Heptane is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series. It is derived from crude oils such as petroleum. It has a gas-like odor and is often found in gasoline.

Is heptane toxic?

Heptane is toxic to the human nervous system (neurotoxic). Acute exposure symptoms include distorted perception and mild hallucinations. Humans exposed to 0.1% (1000 ppm) heptane exhibited dizziness in 6 min; higher concentrations caused marked vertigo and incoordination.