3-METHYL-3-OCTANOL Property

Melting point:

6.15°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

127 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.822 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.433(lit.)

Flash point:

163 °F

pka

15.51±0.29(Predicted)

LogP

3.132 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

5340-36-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Octanol, 3-methyl- (5340-36-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

RH1405000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

3-METHYL-3-OCTANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Low toxicity by skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.