Biochem Chemopharma

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

1-OCTANOL FOR SYNTHESIS
1-Octanol, Capryl alcohol

Article No. 520431000 Molecular Formula CH3.(CH2)6.CH2OH
H.S. Code 2905.1690 Molecular Weight 130.23
CAS No. 111-87-5
 

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear colorless
Odour Alcohol like
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] - 15 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 273 °C
Flash point [°C] 80 °C
Boiling point [°C] 196 °C
Evaporation rate 0.007
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.19 mm Hg at 25°C
Vapour density 4.5
Density [g/cm3] 0.827
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.8 - 3.15
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.80 %
 

Specifications

Assay (GC) % Min 99
Identity by IR Passes test
Density (d20°C/4 °C) 0.824 - 0.827
Foreign alcohols % Max 1.0
 

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazardous Statement H227-H303-H319-H412
Precaution Statement P210-P280-P305 P351-P338-P362 P403-P235-P501a