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Octanal, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1090130
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Description

CAS: 124-13-0 | C8H16O | 128.22 g/mol

Octanal is an aromatic aldehyde often found in citrus oils. It is used commercially as a component in perfumes and in flavor production for the food industry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Octanal is an aromatic aldehyde often found in citrus oils. It is used commercially as a component in perfumes and in flavor production for the food industry.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Handle and store under inert gas. Air and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 124-13-0
Molecular Formula C8H16O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 128.22
MDL Number MFCD00007029
InChI Key NUJGJRNETVAIRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym caprylic aldehyde, caprylaldehyde, n-octanal, 1-octanal, n-octyl aldehyde, n-octaldehyde, n-caprylaldehyde, octanaldehyde, aldehyde c-8, n-octylal
PubChem CID 454
ChEBI CHEBI:17935
IUPAC Name octanal
SMILES CCCCCCCC=O

Specifications

Melting Point 12°C to 15°C
Density 0.821
Boiling Point 169°C to 171°C
Flash Point 56°C (133°F)
Refractive Index 1.4195
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)6CHO
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN1191
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Merck Index 14,1766
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 128.22
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Octanal
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H319-H335
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P374-P380-P390-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: OCTYL ALDEHYDES
EINECSNumber 204-683-8
RTECSNumber RG7780000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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