1,2-Epoxyoctane, 97%

Description

CAS: 2984-50-1 | C8H16O | 128.22 g/mol

It is employed as an intermediate for organic synthesis.

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Applications
It is employed as an intermediate for organic synthesis.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from water/moisture, heat and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2984-50-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00005157
• InChI Key: NJWSNNWLBMSXQR-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 1,2-epoxyoctane, hexyloxirane, 1-octene oxide, octylene epoxide, oxirane, hexyl, 1-octene epoxide, octane 1,2-oxide, octene-1,2-oxide, 1,2-epoxy-n-octane, n-octene-1,2-oxide
• PubChem CID: 18126
• IUPAC Name: 2-hexyloxirane
• SMILES: CCCCCCC1CO1

• Density: 0.838
• Boiling Point: 167°C
• Flash Point: 37°C (98°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.42
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 79912
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 128.22
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Epoxyoctane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	221-047-5
RTECSNumber	RG9625000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only