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74988

Sigma-Aldrich

Octylamine

≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

1-Aminooctane, n-Octylamine, Caprylamine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
129.24
Beilstein:
1679227
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

impurities

≤0.2% water

refractive index

n20/D 1.429 (lit.)
n20/D 1.429

bp

175-177 °C (lit.)

mp

−5-−1 °C (lit.)

transition temp

solidification point −1-1 °C

density

0.782 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCN

InChI

1S/C8H19N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h2-9H2,1H3

InChI key

IOQPZZOEVPZRBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Octylamine can be used as:
  • A surfactant in the synthesis of mesoporous nickel hydroxy nitrates for fuel cell applications.
  • A structure-directing agent to prepare sandwich-type ZnS/octylamine nanosheets, applicable in the fabrication of optical and electronic devices.
  • An organic fuel in the reduction of ferric nitrate to magnetic particles having a high magnetic moment.
  • A solvent and intercalation agent in the synthesis of ultra-expanded carbon-containing vanadium disulfide composite materials.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

140.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

60 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

74988-VAR:
74988-25ML:
74988-BULK:
74988-5ML:


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