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Octane is an Alkane with the Chemical Formula C8H18. It has many Isomer s. One of the isomers, 2,2,4-trimethylpentane or isooctane, is of major importance, as it has been selected as the 100 point on the Octane Rating scale, with ''n''-heptane as the zero point. Octane ratings are ratings used to represent the anti- Knock performance of petroleum-based fuels (octane is less likely to prematurely combust under pressure than heptane), given as the Percentage of 2,2,4-trimethylpentane in an 2,2,4-trimethylpentane / ''n''-heptane mixture that would have the same performance. It is an important constituent of Gasoline . Octane has 18 Isomer s :
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