1-OCTENE (CED0006304)

1-OCTENE belongs to the unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, a subclass of unsaturated hydrocarbons within the organic compounds. This compound has the formula C8H16 and an average molecular weight of 112.21 g/mol. In industrial settings, it is utilized as a solvent, a fragrance, and a flavouring and nutrient. The substance is associated with 31 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is linked to antennas, communication cables or conductors, adjustable resistors, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among 11 others. In the realm of food, food processing and cookware, it is found in food contact materials, food preservation, the processing of meats, the preparation of vinegar, and fermentation processes for beer, among others. Household cleaning and consumer products include soap detergents, bleaching agents, tobacco pipes, cigar cigarettes, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, as well as one other source. Additionally, it is found in drinking water and water supply, as well as building and construction materials such as tents or canopies and fencing. Recorded exposure routes include touch, oral, and inhalation. Regarding plastics, 1-OCTENE is used in the production of low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene. It is present in polyethylene terephthalate and is released in polycarbonate, styrene acrylonitrile, and polypropylene. Its presence in polyacrylonitrile remains inconclusive.