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1-Octene

98%

Synonym(s):

1-caprylene, Hexylethylene, Oct-1-ene, 1-octylene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.21
FEMA Number:
4293
Beilstein:
1734497
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
1.070
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

vapor density

3.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

36 mmHg ( 38 °C)

Assay

98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

446 °F

expl. lim.

3.9 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.408 (lit.)
n20/D 1.409 (lit.)

bp

122-123 °C (lit.)

mp

−101 °C (lit.)

density

0.715 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

camphoraceous

SMILES string

CCCCCCC=C

InChI

1S/C8H16/c1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-8H2,2H3

InChI key

KWKAKUADMBZCLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1-Octene is an unsaturated compound that is not directly used as a food additive but may be used as an indirect food additive in the production of food contact materials such as packaging, containers, and other materials that encounter food during processing, packaging, transportation, and storage .

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

50.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

10 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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