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Organic Chemicals

n-OCTANOL For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy

RA003220 CAS 111-87-5

Identity

Product code
RA003220
CAS number
111-87-5
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CH3.(CH2)6.CH2OH
Molecular weight
130.23

Classification

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 — —
at 240 nm Max 0.1 — —
at 260 nm Max 0.05 — —
at 280 nm Max 0.01 — —
Purity Min 99.0 % % GC
Identity Passes test — IR
Free acid (as octanoic acid) Max 0.0002 meq/g meq/g —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.004 % % —
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.824 - 0.827 — —
at 220 nm Max 1.0 — —
at 230 nm Max 0.5 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA003220-PK-500ML
1 L RA003220-PK-1L