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RA001196 CAS 91-17-8 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001196
CAS number
91-17-8
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C10H18
Molecular weight
138.55

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 191 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 2.3 —
Vapour density 4.76 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.896 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 4.79 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 4.90 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.70 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Slight odor resembling methanol —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -43 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 250 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 57.2 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 189 - 191 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 189 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colourless liquid —
Purity (GC, area% (as mixture of isomers) Min 98 % %
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.879 - 0.883 —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA001196-PK-25L
500 mL RA001196-PK-500ML
200 L RA001196-PK-200L
2.5 L RA001196-PK-2.5L