Description

Octanal CAS NO 124-13-0 is a saturated medium-chain aldehyde, also known as caprylic aldehyde, valued for its characteristic fatty, citrus-like aroma. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart fresh, waxy, and orange-like notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: A key component in creating citrus, rose, and waxy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the production of other valuable chemicals, such as octanoic acid, alcohols, and amines.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Additive: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of compounds used to modify the flexibility of plastics.
• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: Serves as a raw material for producing certain types of surfactants and cleaning agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanal
CAS No.	124-13-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Caprylic Aldehyde; n-Octanal; Aldehyde C-8; Octyl Aldehyde; 1-Octanal; n-Octyl Aldehyde; Octanoic Aldehyde; C8 Aldehyde
EINECS	204-683-8

Quality Control

Our Octanal is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to keep containers tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.417 - 1.421
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.817 - 0.825
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.