Octylaldehyde
Agent Name
Octylaldehyde
Alternative Name
1-Octanal
CAS Number
124-13-0
Formula
C8-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Octanal; Aldehyde C-8; Antifoam-LF; C-8 aldehyde; Caprylaldehyde; Caprylic aldehyde; Octaldehyde; Octanal; Octanal (natural); Octanal, tech.; Octanaldehyde; Octanoic aldehyde; n-Caprylaldehyde; n-Octaldehyde; n-Octanal; n-Octyl aldehyde; n-Octylal; Octyl aldehyde; Octyl aldehydes; [ChemIDplus] UN1191
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Found in rose and orange oils; Used in perfumes, flavors, and fragrances; Used to make linear alcohols; [HSDB]
Comments
Category of C7-C9 aliphatic aldehydes and carboxylic acids: Members and supporting chemicals demonstrate low acute toxicity by oral, dermal, and inhalation exposures; toxicity in repeated-dose studies only at relatively high levels; no evidence of reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, or mutagenicity; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] A skin irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.18 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Octyl aldehydes."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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