n-Octane
CAS: 111-65-9
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥95%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Analytical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.23 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid with characteristic hydrocarbon odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/drum, 160 kg/drum, 200 kg/drum, or ISO tank container |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Purity — GC-FID analysis (ASTM D2887/ASTM D3710); Identification — GC-MS and FTIR spectroscopy; Density — Digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Boiling range — Distillation test (ASTM D86); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Sulfur content — UV fluorescence method (ASTM D5453); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources. Keep containers tightly sealed and grounded during transfer to prevent static discharge. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and contact with strong oxidizing agents. Storage areas should comply with flammable liquid regulations. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an organic solvent and hydrocarbon intermediate in chemical manufacturing. n-Octane is widely applied as a reference compound for octane number testing in fuels, a solvent for extraction and synthesis processes, a raw material for oxidation and halogenation reactions, and a component in petroleum research and specialty chemical formulations.