Octanal

Colorless liquid

Liquid

0.82 g · cm -3

12-15 ° C

171 ° C

12 hPa ( 20 ° C)

21 mg · L-1 (20 ° C)

1.4217 (20 ° C)

Attention

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Octanal is a fruity -smelling, colorless or yellowish liquid from the class of aldehydes. The trivial name is caprylaldehyde.

Representation

Octanal can be synthesized by hydroformylation of 1-heptene, or by oxidation of 1 -octanol.

Octanal contained in paints and varnishes. It is the starting material for synthetic fragrances such as rose oil or lemon oil

Inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin may cause a health hazard. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

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