Cyclooctane

CAS NO.：292-64-8
Empirical Formula: C8H16
Molecular Weight: 112.21
MDL number: MFCD00004162
EINECS: 206-031-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-12-26 11:30:52

What is Cyclooctane?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless liquid

The Uses of Cyclooctane

Cyclooctane is used as solvent, reagents and synthetic organic intermediates and it can be used to produce cyclooctanone. It is also used as an intermediate in production of plastics, fibers, adhesives and coatings.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 5383, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)85217-X

Flammability and Explosibility

Flammable

Properties of Cyclooctane

Melting point:	10-13 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	151 °C740 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.834 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	16 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.458(lit.)
Flash point:	86 °F
solubility	0.0079g/l
form	neat
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	0.835 (20/4℃)
explosive limit	0.95%(V)
Water Solubility	Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
BRN	1900349
Dielectric constant	2.1200000000000001
CAS DataBase Reference	292-64-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclooctane (292-64-8)

Safety information for Cyclooctane

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H304:Aspiration hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.