Chemical Properties
white to yellowish solidified crystalline mass
Uses
1,8-Diaminooctane is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
Definition
ChEBI: 1,8-diaminooctane is an alkane-alpha,omega-diamine in which the two amino groups are separated by eight methylene groups. It derives from a hydride of an octane.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Asevere skin and eye irritant. When heated todecomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.
Purification Methods
Distil the diamine under vacuum in an inert atmosphere (N2 or Ar), cool and store the distillate in an inert atmosphere in the dark. The dihydrochloride has m 273-274o. [Nae & Le Helv Chim Acta 15 55 1955, Beilstein 4 III 612.]