6768. sec-Octyl Iodide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 557-36-8
2-Iodooctane.
C8H17I; mol wt 240.13.
C 40.01%, H 7.14%, I 52.85%.

Description and references

Prepn: E. J. Coulson et al., J. Chem. Soc. 1965, 2364. Review of synthesis of optically active alkyl halides: H. R. Hudson, Synthesis 1, 112-119 (1969).

Chemical structure

Properties

Oily liquid; discolors in light. d1518 1.318. bp about 210° with decompn; also stated as 190°. Protect from air and light.

Derivative

(R)-Form.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 29117-48-4

Properties

[α]D20 -64.63°.

Derivative

(S)-Form.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1809-04-7

Properties

[α]D24 +62.6°.