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Heptane and Ether

ScienceHideout - 5-9-2011 at 10:01

Is heptane soluble in diethyl ether? I heard that ether can be removed by washing engine starter fluid, but heptane is immiscible aswell...

bob800 - 5-9-2011 at 10:50

Did you even try google?? 2nd hit under "heptane solubility ether" will answer your question:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/heptane/recognitio...

Quote:
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether.

ScienceHideout - 5-9-2011 at 11:04

Thanks so much!