Octanoyl Chloride

Name:
Octanoyl Chloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	capryloyl chloride; sometimes called caprylyl chloride
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)6COCl
Properties:
Water-white to straw-colored liquid; pungent odor.. Fp −70C, distillation range 183–212C, d 0.9576 (15.5/15.5C), refr index 1.4357 (20C), flash p 180F (82.2C). Miscible with most common solvents; reacts with alcohol and water. Combustible.
Hazard:
Irritant to eyes and skin.
Use:
Organic synthesis.