What is cycloctane?

Cyclooctane is a hydrocarbon molecule with the molecular formula C8H16. It is a cycloalkane, which means it has a cyclic structure made up of eight carbon atoms. Like all cycloalkanes, cyclooctane is a saturated compound, meaning that its carbon-carbon bonds are all single bonds.

Cyclooctane is a colorless liquid at room temperature and has a distinctive odor. It is primarily used as a solvent and intermediate in the chemical industry. It is also used as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex molecules, including pharmaceutical compounds.

Cyclooctane has a boiling point of 197°C and a melting point of -17°C. It is highly flammable and can react violently with certain oxidizing agents. It is an isomer of cyclooctene, which has a similar molecular structure but contains a double bond.