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Cetane number is derived from an engine test. It measures the ignition characteristics of diesel fuel, (which detonates under pressure). The higher the Cetane number, the greater the resistance to pre-ignition. A high cetane diesel can be used in high compression (more effcient) engines.

Diesel Index (DI) is a calculation allowing an approximation of Cetane No., when there is no Cetane Test Engine available. The DI is derived from the Analine Point. The Analine Point is a temperature, where analine and the (diesel) sample become completely miscible.

DIESEL INDEX = ((ANILINE POINT(DEG F))(API GRAVITY))/100

A higher aniline point (and therefore a lower aromatic content) in diesel oil is desirable, in order to prevent autoignition in diesel engines.

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