1-Octanol

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1-Octanol is a fatty alcohol colorless liquid with a distinctive odor.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H18O

CAS Number:

111-87-5

Also Known As:

Alcohol C8; Capryl alcohol; Octyl alcohol

applications:

1-Octanol is used as a solvent and intermediate in the production of fragrances and flavors and as a plasticizer in various plastics.


It is also used in the production of surfactants and detergents, as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and as a solvent and standard in analytical chemistry.  

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

196

Density, g/cm3

0.827

Flash Point, °C

81

Melting point, °C

−15

Molecular weight, g/mol

130.23

Odor

Penetrating aromatic odor

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.429

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their 1-Octanol supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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