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Organic Chemicals

n-OCTANOL For Synthesis

RA003219 CAS 111-87-5 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA003219
CAS number
111-87-5
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CH3.(CH2)6.CH2OH
Molecular weight
130.23

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 4.5 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.827 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.8 - 3.15 —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.80 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Alcohol like —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -15 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 273 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 80 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 196 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.007 —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.19 mmHg mmHg

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Identity Passes test — IR
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.824 - 0.827 — —
Foreign alcohols Max 1.0 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA003219-PK-25L
500 mL RA003219-PK-500ML
200 L RA003219-PK-200L
2.5 L RA003219-PK-2.5L