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Octanoyl Chloride CAS 111-64-8

Octanoyl chloride (CAS 111-64-8) is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a pungent odor. Its chemical formula is C ₈ H ₁ ClO, with a boiling point of approximately 195 ℃ and a density of approximately 0.953 g/mL. It is a highly reactive organic synthetic intermediate mainly used as an acylating agent, which can react with alcohols or amines to prepare esters and amides. It is widely used in fields such as pesticides, liquid crystal materials, and rubber industry. This substance decomposes when in contact with water and is irritating to the eyes and skin. Caution should be taken when using it.


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111-64-8
Brand:
bosschemical
Code:
111-64-8

Product Description

Octanoyl chloride Basic information
Product Name:	Octanoyl chloride
CAS:	111-64-8
MF:	C8H15ClO
MW:	162.66
EINECS:	203-891-6
Mol File:	111-64-8.mol
Octanoyl chloride Chemical Properties
Melting point	-63 °C
Boiling point	195 °C (lit.)
density	0.953 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	2.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.435(lit.)
Fp	177 °F
storage temp.	−20°C
solubility	soluble in Chloroform, Methanol
form	Liquid
color	Clear
Odor	pungent odor
Water Solubility	REACTS
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
BRN	635917
Stability:	Moisture sensitive
InChI	1S/C8H15ClO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3
InChIKey	REEZZSHJLXOIHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCC(Cl)=O
CAS DataBase Reference	111-64-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Octanoyl chloride(111-64-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Octanoyl chloride (111-64-8)