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Description
1-Bromooctane is used in organic synthesis. It is also used as an extraction solvent in the determination of volatile organic compounds present in water samples. Further, it is used in the preparation of quaternary ammonium chloride-modified poly(propylenimine) dendrimers.
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1-Bromooctane is used in organic synthesis. It is also used as an extraction solvent in the determination of volatile organic compounds present in water samples. Further, it is used in the preparation of quaternary ammonium chloride-modified poly(propylenimine) dendrimers.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -55°C |
Density | 1.114 |
Boiling Point | 200°C to 202°C |
Flash Point | 78°C (172°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Refractive Index | 1.4518 |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)7Br |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN3082 |
Beilstein | 1733136 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 203-912-9 |
RTECSNumber | RG8575000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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