Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a reference standard in octane rating tests (isooctane has an octane rating of 100).
- Chemical Industry: Used as a component in gasoline blends to improve fuel performance.
- Consumer Products: Found in high-octane fuels and some specialty solvents.
Where is Isooctane Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in crude oil and natural gas.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the alkylation of isobutane with isobutylene or the dimerization of isobutylene.
- Consumer Products: Found in gasoline and specialty fuels.