Octanal 98%

98%


Synonym:  n-Octanaldehyde
Linear Formula:  C5H6O2 
Molecular Weight:  128.22g/mol
CAS Number: 124-13-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 2 mm Hg ( 20 ℃)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity 0.98
Refractive index n20/D 1.421 (lit.)
B pt. 171 ℃ (lit.)
M pt. 12-15 ℃(lit.)
Density 0.82 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226 - H315 - H319 - H411
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 2912190090
Flash point 52℃
Storage Temp. 0-6℃
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass bottle
UN Number 1191

Description

Recommended products
4-Acetamidocyclohexanone 98.0%(GC)

Application
Octanal is an essential precursor in the total synthesis of ()-dihydrosporothriolide[1] ()-tetrahydropyrenophorol[2]and ()-awajanomycin.[3]It can also be used in the synthesis of erythritol and pentaerythritol based hydrotropes.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Octanal is the organic compound an aldehyde with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)6CHO. A colorless fragrant liquid with a fruit-like odor it occurs naturally in citrus oils. It is used commercially as a component in perfumes and in flavor production for the food industry. It is usually produced by hydroformylation of heptene and the dehydrogenation of 1-octanol.