What is the history behind the chemical compound octane?

Answer 1

OCTANE - A rating scale used to grade gasoline as to its antiknock properties. Also any of several isometric liquid paraffin hydrocarbons, C8H18. Normal octane is a colorless liquid found in petroleum boiling at 124.6 degrees Celsius. OCTANE RATING - A measure of a gasoline's resistance to exploding too early in the engine cycle, which causes knocking. The higher the rating, the lower the chance of premature ignition.

Answer 2

Octane is a hydrocarbon compound that is a major component of gasoline. It was named after the Greek word "octo," meaning eight, because the most common isomer of octane has 8 carbon atoms in its molecule. Octane rating is a measure of a fuel's ability to resist knocking during combustion in an internal combustion engine.

Answer 3

In 1852 Sir Isaac newton discovered octane. It was discovered right after the discovery of petroleum during the Industrial Revolution.

Answer 4

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