1Octene
1-Octene, also known as oct-1-ene, is an alpha-olefin with eight carbons and a terminal double bond. Its structure is CH2=CH-(CH2)5-CH3, giving it the molecular formula C8H16. It is a colorless, flammable liquid at room temperature, insoluble in water and soluble in many organic solvents.
Industrial production is dominated by the Shell Higher Olefin Process (SHOP), which yields a mixture of alpha-olefins
Uses of 1-octene include serving as a comonomer in the production of linear and low-density polyethylenes (LLDPE)
Safety and handling: 1-Octene is flammable and its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. It should