N-OCTYLBENZENE

Synonym(s):Octylbenzene

CAS NO.：2189-60-8
Empirical Formula: C14H22
Molecular Weight: 190.32
MDL number: MFCD00009564
EINECS: 218-582-1
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Update Date: 2025-12-07 19:09:50

What is N-OCTYLBENZENE?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of N-OCTYLBENZENE

n-octylbenzene is used as a solvent to study the self-assembly of derivatives of tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) on graphite and their visualization by scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM). It is also involved in the study the effects and substitution of these compounds. It is also used to prepare charge-transfer complexes with fluoranil and 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

The Uses of N-OCTYLBENZENE

1-Phenyloctane is used as a solvent to study the self-assembly of derivatives of tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) on graphite and their visualization by scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM). It is also used to study the effects of the substitution of these compounds on the interactions between them.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 111, p. 314, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/ja00183a048
Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 6369, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)87811-9

General Description

Octylbenzene (1-Phenyloctane) forms charge-transfer complexes with fluoranil and 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

Properties of N-OCTYLBENZENE

Melting point:	-36 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	261-263 °C (lit.)
Density	0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.484(lit.)
Flash point:	226 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Water Solubility	Immiscible with water.
BRN	1906253
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	2189-60-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	n-Octylbenzene(2189-60-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, octyl- (2189-60-8)