n-Octane PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  n-Octane
Linear Formula:  C8H18
Molecular Weight:  114.23 g/mol
CAS Number: 111-65-9

Properties

Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.40
B pt. 125 °C
M pt. -57°C
Density 0.703 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29011000
Flash point 14°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1262

Description

Application
It is used as a component of gasoline in laboratory studies of fuel behavior and as a reference substance in octane rating systems.

Purpose
Its purpose is to serve as a standard for measuring knocking tendencies in fuels and to act as a non-polar solvent or fuel component in industrial applications.

General Description
n-Octane is a straight-chain alkane with eight carbon atoms (chemical formula CH) and is a colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon.