Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The CAS registry number of Dioctylamine is 1120-48-5. Its EINECS registry number is 214-311-6. The IUPAC name is N-octyloctan-1-amine. In addition, the molecular formula is C₁₆H₃₅N and the molecular weight is 241.46. It is also called di(n-octyl)amine. What's more, it is a kind of colourless to light yellow liquid and belongs to the classes of Amines; C11 to C38; Nitrogen Compounds. And it should be stored in a cool and dry place.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 7.01; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 1; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.91; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 4.01; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 99.5; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 124.14; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 123.31; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 153.84; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 14; (12)Polar Surface Area: 3.24 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.442; (14)Molar Refractivity: 79.76 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 301.4 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 31.62 ×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 28.5 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.8 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 126.8 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 53.74 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 297.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.00134 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Dioctylamine: it can be prepared by octanol and ammonia in the presence of solvent alumina or carbon. In addition, it also can be prepared by N,N-Dioctyl-trifluoracetamid. This reaction will need reagent NaBH₄ and solvent ethanol. The reaction time is 15 hours at reaction temperature of 60 °C. The yield is about 77%.

Uses of Dioctylamine: it can be used as intermediate for the preparation of antistatic agent, softener, surfactant and fungicide. And it is also used as metal extraction agent and amine solvent. In addition, it can be used to get octanal. This reaction will need reagents mTFMB and KOH, and solvent ethyl acetate. The yield is about 70% at reaction temperature of -78 °C.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical can cause burns. And it is harmful if swallowed and irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Moreover, it is very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). What's more, this material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. You avoid release to the environment and you can refer to special instructions safety data sheet.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: N(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C16H35N/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h17H,3-16H2,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: LAWOZCWGWDVVSG-UHFFFAOYAU