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Octanal, 98%
Description
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.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 12°C to 15°C |
| Density | 0.821 |
| Boiling Point | 169°C to 171°C |
| Flash Point | 56°C (133°F) |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)6CHO |
| Refractive Index | 1.4195 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1191 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,1766 |
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Safety and Handling
- Octanal
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Octanal
RUO – Research Use Only
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