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8-Chlorooct-1-ene OEC

CAS No. 3710-30-3OEC structual formula

OEC has a reactive double bond and a chlorine atom at the endpoints of its long alkyl chain. It is used as a building block for fragrances, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

OEC

Application

Building Block

OEC is used as a component (building block) in macrocyclic musk fragrances and insect pheromones.

Physical properties

Flash Point (Tag's CC) 63.7℃
Boiling Point74 – 76 ℃ (at 1.6kPa)
Solubility in Water  1.8 – 2.81 mg/l 

Synonym:7-Octenyl chloride
1-Octene, 8-chloro-
7-Octen-1-yl chloride