Octane PurSolv Hyper for HPLC, >=98.0%

PurSolv Hyper for HPLC


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 14 hPa ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 0.0007 g/L (20 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 210 °C
Explosion limit 0.8-6.5 % (v/v)
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.398
B pt. ?57 °C
M pt. 125-127°C
Density 0.703 g/cm3 (25°C)
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 60°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1262

Description

Application
N-octane is commonly used as a reference compound in determining fuel performance especially in relation to octane rating scales for gasoline.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as a standard for evaluating the knocking tendency of fuels in internal combustion engines.

General Description
N-octane is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH consisting of eight carbon atoms bonded in a continuous chain.