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OCTANOIC CHLORIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H15ClO
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COCl
formula, see observation
111-64-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to straw-colored liquid with pungent odor, is miscible with most common solvents, reacts with alcohol and water and is used in organic synthesis.

OBS

octanoyl chloride: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H15ClO or CH3(CH2)6COCl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H15ClO
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COCl
formula, see observation
111-64-8
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore à paille, à odeur désagréable, décomposé par l'eau et l'alcool, soluble dans l'éther, que l'on utilise dans la synthèse organique et dans la fabrication d'agents tensioactifs et de lubrifiants.

OBS

chlorure d'octanoyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H15ClO ou CH3(CH2)6COCl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H15ClO
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6COCl
formula, see observation
111-64-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido transparente de color blanco y olor picante. Miscible con disolventes comunes. Reacciona con alcohol y agua. Irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C8H15ClO o CH3(CH2)6COCl

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