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n-Octane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2500 mL
Description
N-octane is mainly used as a solvent, fuel and as one of the standard values in octane rating scale. It is also used to prevent uneven burning of fuel in internal-combustion engines. Further, it acts as an antiknock agent for high compression engine fuels, lacquer diluents, blowing agent for foam rubber. In addition, it is used in rocket propellants and in azeotropic distillations.
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.
Applications
N-octane is mainly used as a solvent, fuel and as one of the standard values in octane rating scale. It is also used to prevent uneven burning of fuel in internal-combustion engines. Further, it acts as an antiknock agent for high compression engine fuels, lacquer diluents, blowing agent for foam rubber. In addition, it is used in rocket propellants and in azeotropic distillations.
Solubility
Miscible with ethyl ether, ethanol, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether and gasoline. Slightly Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids
N-octane is mainly used as a solvent, fuel and as one of the standard values in octane rating scale. It is also used to prevent uneven burning of fuel in internal-combustion engines. Further, it acts as an antiknock agent for high compression engine fuels, lacquer diluents, blowing agent for foam rubber. In addition, it is used in rocket propellants and in azeotropic distillations.
Solubility
Miscible with ethyl ether, ethanol, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether and gasoline. Slightly Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -57°C |
| Density | 0.703 |
| Boiling Point | 125°C to 126°C |
| Flash Point | 15°C (59°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥98% |
| Odor | Nearly Odorless |
| Refractive Index | 1.398 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1262 |
| Beilstein | 1696875 |
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Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
- n-Octane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Octane
RUO – Research Use Only
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