1-Chlorooctane
Agent Name
1-Chlorooctane
CAS Number
111-85-3
Formula
C8-H17-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Octyl chloride; Capryl chloride; Octane, 1-chloro-; Octyl chloride; n-Octyl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to make organometallics, as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis, and as a stabilizer for dibutylmagnesium; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency medical treatment: see Hydrocarbons; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.95 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 70 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: