Octanal , 97% , 124-13-0

Synonym(s):
Aldehyde C₈;Caprylaldehyde, Octaldehyde;Caprylic aldehyde;Octanal;Octyl aldehyde

CAS NO.：124-13-0

Empirical Formula: C8H16O

Molecular Weight: 128.21

MDL number: MFCD00007029

EINECS: 204-683-8

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 12-15 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 171 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.822 g/mL at 20 °C
• vapor pressure: 2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
• FEMA: 2797 | OCTANAL
• refractive index: n20/D 1.421(lit.)
• Flash point: 125 °F
• storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
• solubility: 0.21g/l
• form: Liquid
• color: Clear colorless to pale yellow
• Odor: fatty-orange odor
• Odor Threshold: 0.00001ppm
• explosive limit: 1.0-6.5%(V)
• Odor Type: aldehydic
• Water Solubility: slightly soluble
• Sensitive: Air Sensitive
• JECFA Number: 98
• Merck: 14,1766
• BRN: 1744086
• Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases.
• InChIKey: NUJGJRNETVAIRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 3.5 at 20℃

Description and Uses

May be prepared by oxidation of the corresponding alcohol or reduction of the corresponding acid; also from coconut fatty acids via methyl-n-octanoate.

Octanal is an aromatic aldehyde often found in citrus oils. It is used commercially as a component in perfumes and in flavor production for the food industry.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS02,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H226-H315-H319-H411
• Precautionary statements: P210-P273-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Risk Statements: 10
• Safety Statements: 16
• RIDADR: UN 1191 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: RG7780000
• F: 10
• Autoignition Temperature: 190 °C
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• HS Code: 29121990
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in Rabbit: 4616 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 5207 mg/kg