1-Octene (C8)

1-Octene (C8) is a colorless Linear Alpha Olefin liquid typically made using a low-pressure ethylene oligomerization process. It is soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, petroleum, and coal tar solvents, and is in soluble in water.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H16

CAS Number:

111-66-0

Also Known As:

Octene-1; octylene; 1-octylene; 1-n-ctene; hexylethylene; oct-1-ene; octene; 1-caprylene

Structure:

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applications:

1-Octene (C8) is used in the production of synthetic fatty acids mainly used in synthetic lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, polyethylene comonomers, elastomers and plastomers, and agrochemicals. 

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

122-123

Density, g/cm3

0.715

Flash Point, °C

21

Melting point, °C

−101.7

Molecular weight, g/mol

112.21

Odor

Strong gasoline-like odor

Purity, %

98

Refractive index, n20/D

1.408

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