Octanal
[CAS# 124-13-0]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Aldehyde
• Name: Octanal
• Synonyms: Capryl aldehyde; Octyl aldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 128.21
• CAS Registry Number: 124-13-0
• EC Number: 204-683-8
• FEMA: 2797

Properties

• Density: 0.821
• Melting point: 12-15 ºC
• Boiling point: 171 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.417-1.42
• Flash point: 51 ºC
• Water solubility: slightly soluble

Safety Data

• Risk Codes: R10
• Safety Description: S16

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304

• Transport Information: UN 1191