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Product Name: |
Natural Hexanal |
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CAS: |
124-13-0 |
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MF: |
C8H16O |
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MW: |
128.21 |
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EINECS: |
204-683-8 |
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Mol File: |
124-13-0.mol |
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Melting point |
12-15 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling point |
171 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.822 g/mL at 20 °C |
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vapor pressure |
2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
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FEMA |
2797 | OCTANAL |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.421(lit.) |
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Fp |
125 °F |
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storage temp. |
0-6°C |
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solubility |
0.21g/l |
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form |
Liquid |
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color |
Clear colorless to pale yellow |
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explosive limit |
1.0-6.5%(V) |
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Odor Threshold |
0.00001ppm |
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Water Solubility |
slightly soluble |
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Sensitive |
Air Sensitive |
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JECFA Number |
98 |
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Merck |
14,1766 |
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BRN |
1744086 |
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Stability: |
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases. |
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Risk Statements |
10 |
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Safety Statements |
16 |
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RIDADR |
UN 1191 3/PG 3 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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RTECS |
RG7780000 |
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F |
10 |
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Autoignition Temperature |
190 °C |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HazardClass |
3 |
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PackingGroup |
III |
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HS Code |
29121990 |
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Hazardous Substances Data |
124-13-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 4616 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 5207 mg/kg |
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Description |
from coconut fatty acids via methyl-n-octanoate. |
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Chemical Properties |
n-Octanal has a fatty, citrus, honey odor on dilution. |
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Chemical Properties |
liquid |
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Chemical Properties |
Octanal occurs in several citrus oils, for example, orange oil. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, which becomes citrus-like on dilution. Octanal is used in perfumery in low concentrations, in eau de cologne, and in artificial citrus oils. |
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Definition |
ChEBI: A fatty aldehyde formally arising from reduction of the carboxy group of caprylic acid (octanoic acid). |
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General Description |
Colorless liquids with a strong fruity odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash points 125°F. Used in making perfumes and flavorings. |
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Health Hazard |
Inhalation may be irritating to mucous membrane; overexposure may cause dizziness and collapse. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation. |
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Safety Profile |
Mildly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A skin and eye irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, sparks, or flame. Can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. See also ALDEHYDES. |
