Octylnitrate
Octylnitrate Basic information
- Product Name:
- Octylnitrate
- Synonyms:
-
- 1-Nitrooxyoctane
- Nitric acid octyl ester
- CAS:
- 629-39-0
- MF:
- C8H17NO3
- MW:
- 175.23
- Mol File:
- 629-39-0.mol
Octylnitrate Chemical Properties
- Boiling point:
- 216.53°C (estimate)
- Density
- 0.9750
- refractive index
- 1.4210 (estimate)
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Octyl nitrate (629-39-0)
Octylnitrate Usage And Synthesis
General Description
A clear light-colored liquid. Flash point between 100-141°F. May be toxic by ingestion. May severely irritate skin upon contact.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water and slightly more dense than water.
Reactivity Profile
Nitroalkanes, such as OCTYL NITRATE, range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. Nitroalkanes are milder oxidizing agents, but still react violently with reducing agents at higher temperature and pressures. Nitroalkanes react with inorganic bases to form explosive salts. The presence of metal oxides increases the thermal sensitivity of nitroalkanes. Nitroalkanes with more than one nitro group are generally explosive. Nitroalkanes are insoluble in water. Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Health Hazard
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.