Octanoyl chloride
Also known as: Capryloyl chloride, n-Octanoyl chloride, Caprylyl chloride, Octanoic acid chloride, n-Caprylyl chloride, n-Caprylyl chloride, OTCL
Octanoyl chloride (CAS 111-64-8) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H15ClO and a molecular weight of 162.657 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -63 °C, a boiling point of 195.2±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 79.9±7.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H290, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 111-64-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-18748-8
- Molecular Formula
- C8H15ClO
- Molecular Weight
- 162.657 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -63 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 195.2±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 79.9±7.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 162.081146 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 3.64 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.433 |
| Additional Property | REACTS |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H290
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Octanoyl chloride?
The CAS number of Octanoyl chloride is 111-64-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Octanoyl chloride?
Octanoyl chloride has molecular formula C8H15ClO and molecular weight 162.657 g/mol.
Is Octanoyl chloride hazardous?
Octanoyl chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H290; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Octanoyl chloride?
For Octanoyl chloride, Upstream Products: Octanoic acid, Oxalyl chloride, Octanoic hydrazide; Downstream Products: Heptyl Isocyanate, 4-n-Octanoylbiphenyl, PERFLUOROHEPTANE.
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