n-Octane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

N-octane is mainly used as a solvent, fuel and as one of the standard values in octane rating scale. It is also used to prevent uneven burning of fuel in internal-combustion engines. Further, it acts as an antiknock agent for high compression engine fuels, lacquer diluents, blowing agent for foam rubber. In addition, it is used in rocket propellants and in azeotropic distillations.

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
N-octane is mainly used as a solvent, fuel and as one of the standard values in octane rating scale. It is also used to prevent uneven burning of fuel in internal-combustion engines. Further, it acts as an antiknock agent for high compression engine fuels, lacquer diluents, blowing agent for foam rubber. In addition, it is used in rocket propellants and in azeotropic distillations.

Solubility
Miscible with ethyl ether, ethanol, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether and gasoline. Slightly Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-65-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H18
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.232
• MDL Number: MFCD00009556
• InChI Key: TVMXDCGIABBOFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-octane, oktan, oktanen, ottani, oktanen dutch, heptane, methyl, oktan polish, ottani italian, octane, all isomers, unii-x1rv0b2fjv
• PubChem CID: 356
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17590
• IUPAC Name: octane
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: -57°C
• Density: 0.703
• Boiling Point: 125°C to 126°C
• Flash Point: 15°C (59°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Refractive Index: 1.398
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1262
• Beilstein: 1696875
• Merck Index: 14,6749
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethyl ether,ethanol,acetone,benzene,petroleum ether and gasoline; Slightly Miscible with alcohol; Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 114.23
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Octane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Octane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Octane

RUO – Research Use Only