Appearance: Colorless to yellow liquid, with a faint, ammonia - like odor.
Density: 0.782 g/mL at 25 °C
Melting Point: −1 °C
Boiling Point: 179 °C
Flash Point: 60 °C
Refractive Index: 1.428 - 1.430
Solubility: Solubility in water is 0.2 g/L at 25 °C, and it is soluble in most common organic solvents.
Chemical Properties
n - Octylamine is corrosive and flammable. It should be kept away from high - temperature, open - fire and other heat sources, as well as oxidants and acidic substances.
Usage
It is mainly used as an intermediate in chemical production, which can be used to synthesize polymers such as polyamines, such as polyurethane and polyamide.
It can also be used in the production of pesticides, pharmaceutical synthesis, dyes, surfactants and lubricants and other chemical products.
It is used as a raw material for the preparation of cationic and amphoteric surfactants, and as a component of biocides in marine and wood coating formulations. It can also be used as a vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry, a flotation agent in mineral processing, and a catalyst in organic reactions.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse, away from fire and heat sources. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids and food - grade chemicals, and mixed storage is strictly prohibited.
Packaging and Transportation
Usually packaged in 0.3 kg glass bottles, 160 kg steel drums, etc. It belongs to Class 8 dangerous goods, and the dangerous goods transportation number is UN 2735, with a packaging category of II.
Quality Standard
The purity is usually ≥99.5% (GC), and the water content is generally ≤0.2%.