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L(-)-2-Octanol(5978-70-1)

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Product Identification

Product Name
L(-)-2-Octanol

Synonyms
2-Octanol, (R)-

CAS
5978-70-1

Formula
C8H18O

Molecular Weight
130.22999999999999

EINECS
227-777-0

Merck
12,6850

Beilstein/Gmelin
1719324

Beilstein Reference
3-01-00-01721

EC Class
irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid.

Solubility in water
Insoluble

Boiling Point
175

Density
0.8201 g/cm3 (20 C)

Refractive Index
1.4256 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.

Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Inhalation
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Skin
Causes skin irritation.

Eyes
Causes eye irritation. May cause eye burns. Vapors cause eye irritation.

Hazards
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase
R 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase
S 26 36

UN (DOT)
1986

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Poison Class
4 (Substances and products that must be considered harmful)

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
60

Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible Liquid. Can form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Potential
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.