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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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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-63 °C
Boiling Point195.2±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point79.9±7.4 °C
Exact Mass162.081146
PSA17.07000
LogP3.64
Vapor Pressure0.4±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.433
Additional PropertyREACTS

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • 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 Code2915900090
Summary2915900090 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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