Octylamine
Octylamine is the eight-carbon homologue of our primary fatty amines, and like Hexylamine elsewhere in this part of our range, its specifically documented commercial end-uses are thinner than we'd like to present with false confidence — we describe it honestly at the level the evidence supports, including flagging that even its PubChem CID could not be independently confirmed during this research pass.
What Octylamine is, and why buyers source it
A working overview of the compound's chemistry, its place in the aniline-derivative family, and the grades Chelora Chemicals keeps in regular supply.
Octylamine is a straight-chain, eight-carbon primary alkylamine, marketed industrially in some commercial fatty-amine product lines (we found it referenced under the trade name Armeen 8D). We want to flag a research limitation directly: PubChem's own database was not reachable during the research behind this page, and we were not able to independently cross-verify this compound's PubChem CID from a second source — we state that honestly as unconfirmed rather than publish a guessed number.
A reference source we checked (ChemicalBook) states explicitly that specific end-uses for this compound were not located in the literature it reviewed, beyond its role as "a precursor to prepare chemicals" and an ingredient in "functional fluids," plus documented use as a reactant in specific pharmaceutical-intermediate research chemistry (MPO-inhibitor compound synthesis) — the latter being a research-chemistry use, not a bulk industrial application, so we don't present it as a commercial end use. We were not able to independently verify more specific industrial applications (such as a corrosion-inhibitor, flotation-agent, or surfactant-intermediate role) for this exact compound and do not claim them here.
Where it fits in the synthesis chain
We supply Octylamine itself as a general-purpose fatty-amine intermediate. We do not manufacture or supply any specific finished downstream product made from it.
Grades we supply
99%+ technical grade is the standard commercial offering.
How Octylamine is made
An overview of the production route for orientation purposes. Our manufacturing partners' own process parameters and in-process controls are proprietary and are not disclosed beyond what is needed to interpret the certificate of analysis.
We were not able to independently confirm a specific, authoritative industrial production route for octylamine from the sources checked during this research pass.
Patent literature exists describing nitrile-hydrogenation routes to this compound, but these represent individual process patents rather than confirmation of a single dominant commercial route, so we present no specific route as a confirmed fact.
We note that this compound is marketed industrially as part of at least one commercial fatty-amine product line (referenced under the trade name Armeen 8D), which implies conventional fatty-amine manufacturing chemistry (reductive amination or nitrile hydrogenation from the corresponding fatty alcohol or nitrile), but we did not independently confirm this for octylamine specifically.
A research limitation stated plainly, including an unconfirmed PubChem CID
We'd rather tell you directly where our research for this specific product came up short than paper over it. PubChem could not be reached during this research pass, and we were not able to independently confirm this compound's PubChem CID from a second database. Several physical-property figures (density, flash point) also showed minor discrepancies of a few hundredths of a gram per cubic centimetre or a couple of degrees between the two commercial SDS sources we did access. We present the figures we could reasonably cross-check and flag the ones we couldn't.
Industries and processes that use it
Octylamine is consumed almost entirely as a synthesis intermediate. The four fields below account for most of the demand we see through our export desk.
General Chemical Intermediate
Documented at a general level as "a precursor to prepare chemicals" and as an ingredient in functional fluids, per the reference source we checked; more specific named applications were not located.
How the molecule is typically carried forward
Octylamine's chemistry is the straightforward chemistry of a simple primary fatty alkylamine: a nucleophilic nitrogen reactive toward a wide range of electrophiles.
N-Functionalisation
The primary amine nitrogen reacts with a range of electrophiles to build more complex intermediate structures in general fine-chemical synthesis.
Octylamine against its near relatives
Octylamine, Hexylamine and Cyclohexylamine are the primary/alicyclic amines in this part of our range, with documentation quality varying meaningfully between them.
| Product | CAS Number | Typically Used In | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octylamine | 111-86-4 | General chemical intermediate | The product on this page. |
| Hexylamine | 111-26-2 | General chemical intermediate; laboratory reagent | Also supplied -- see its product page. |
| Cyclohexylamine | 108-91-8 | Boiler-water corrosion inhibitor; rubber-accelerator intermediate | Also supplied -- see its product page. |
Exact physical constants and purity specifications are confirmed per batch on the certificate of analysis — treat the notes above as a sourcing guide rather than a specification sheet.
Safety classification at a glance
Based on GHS classification as commonly listed for this substance. This is a summary for orientation only — always work from the current safety data sheet supplied with your specific batch.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Danger
No EU CLP Annex VI harmonised entry was located for this substance; the classification above reflects REACH-registrant self-classification data (via an SDS aggregator citing REACH registration number 01-2119474880-31). We want to flag a genuine inconsistency we found within that same registration dossier: different co-registrants' data show two different acute-toxicity tiers side by side -- Category 3 ("toxic," H301/H311/H331) and Category 4 ("harmful," H302/H312/H332) -- for the same substance. We show the stricter Category 3 tier above as the more conservative reading, and flag the inconsistency rather than silently pick one without comment. IARC has not evaluated this substance. Skin Corr. 1A (H314) is per the commercial SDS source we checked.
Keeping it on spec between delivery and use
General storage guidance for this grade. Site-specific storage rules, segregation requirements and re-test intervals should follow your own EHS procedures and the MSDS issued with your batch.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and strong oxidisers, consistent with a flammable, corrosive, toxic-by-all-routes liquid. Full PPE including respiratory protection is recommended for all handling.
How it ships from Indonesia
Standard packing and export terms for this product. Confirm exact figures against your order — they vary slightly by destination and quantity.
What travels with every batch
Specification is agreed before the purchase order, not discovered on arrival. Every shipment of Octylamine leaves with a documented, checkable paper trail.
Certificate of Analysis
Batch-wise assay (by GC), isomer purity, melting point range and moisture, issued against the agreed specification so your QC team can check it, not just file it.
Safety Data Sheet
GHS-format SDS in English covering hazard classification, handling, storage, first-aid and spill response for the exact grade shipped.
Technical Data Sheet
Reference physical and chemical properties, recommended storage and typical applications, for internal circulation to your process or R&D teams.
Certificate of Origin
Confirms Indonesian origin for customs clearance and any preferential-duty claim at your destination port.
Dangerous Goods Declaration
UN packing group, classification and shipper's declaration prepared ahead of loading so documentation never holds up customs.
Third-Party Inspection
Independent pre-shipment inspection and re-sampling can be arranged on request, at your cost, for buyers who require it as a matter of policy.
Frequently asked questions
What buyers most often ask our sales desk about this grade.
01What is Octylamine used for?+
02What is the CAS number of Octylamine?+
03What purity grades does Chelora Chemicals supply?+
04Is Octylamine hazardous?+
05Why does this page say the PubChem CID is unconfirmed?+
06Is this compound used as a corrosion inhibitor or surfactant intermediate?+
07What packing options are available?+
08How long does delivery take?+
09Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?+
10How is Octylamine manufactured?+
11What is the shelf life, and how should it be stored?+
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