n-Octyl
Chloride (also called 1-Chlorooctane) is a clear, colorless
, flammable liquid belonging to the family of organic
halogen compounds. It is hard to dissolve in water,
but can be mixed with alcohol and ether. This chemical
is on the special health hazard substance list because
it is flammable and gives off irritating or toxic fumes
(or gases) in a fire. It is used as a solvent, as a
medicine to control worms, for organometallic compound
synthesis and to make other chemicals.
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