| Chemistry name: | 1-octylene; 1-caprylene |
| M Formula: | C8H16 or CH3(CH2)5CH:CH2 |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless liquid. D 0.7160 (20/4C), bp 121.27C, fp −102.4C, refr index 1.4088 (20C), flash p 70F (21.1C) (TOC). Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, petroleum, and coal tar solvents; insoluble in water. | |
| Grade: | |
| 95%, 99% research. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Flammable, dangerous fire risk. | |
| Use: | |
| Organic synthesis, plasticizer, surfactants. | |