1Chlorooctane

1-Chlorooctane is an organochlorine compound with the chemical formula C8H17Cl. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature. The molecule consists of an eight-carbon chain with a chlorine atom attached to the first carbon atom. It is structurally similar to octane, a component of gasoline, but with a chlorine atom replacing a hydrogen atom.

This compound is generally considered to have limited practical applications. It can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic chemicals. For example, it can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce other functional groups onto the octane chain. It may also be found in research laboratories for experimental purposes.

1-Chlorooctane is a flammable liquid and should be handled with care. It is generally insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. Its properties, such as boiling point and density, are characteristic of haloalkanes of similar molecular weight. Information regarding its toxicity and environmental impact is typically found in safety data sheets and chemical databases. Its production is usually on a small scale for specific chemical synthesis needs rather than for widespread industrial use.