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(+/-)-2-Octanol, 98%

CAS: 123-96-6 | C8H18O | 130.231 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-96-6
Molecular Formula C8H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 130.231
MDL Number MFCD00004591
InChI Key SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-octanol, 2-octyl alcohol, hexylmethylcarbinol, 2-hydroxyoctane, sec-caprylic alcohol, 1-methylheptanol, methylhexylcarbinol, 1-methylheptyl alcohol, dl-2-octanol, n-octan-2-ol
PubChem CID 20083
ChEBI CHEBI:37869
IUPAC Name octan-2-ol
SMILES CCCCCCC(C)O
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Description

Description

(±)-2-Octanol is used in flavors, paints and coatings, defoaming agent, low-volatility solvent, lubricants, fuels, paints and coatings. It is used as a frother in mineral floatation and wetting agent. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of surfactants, cosmetic emollients esters and plasticizers. Further, it is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and piperine derivatives. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative of 2-ethylhexanol.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(^+)-2-Octanol is used in flavors, paints and coatings, defoaming agent, low-volatility solvent, lubricants, fuels, paints and coatings. It is used as a frother in mineral floatation and wetting agent. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of surfactants, cosmetic emollients esters and plasticizers. Further, it is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and piperine derivatives. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative of 2-ethylhexanol.

Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol, most common organic solvents, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

123-96-6
130.231
SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
20083
octan-2-ol
C8H18O
MFCD00004591
2-octanol, 2-octyl alcohol, hexylmethylcarbinol, 2-hydroxyoctane, sec-caprylic alcohol, 1-methylheptanol, methylhexylcarbinol, 1-methylheptyl alcohol, dl-2-octanol, n-octan-2-ol
CHEBI:37869
CCCCCCC(C)O

Specifications

123-96-6
0.819
76°C (169°F)
C8H18O
MFCD00004591
1719325
2-octanol, 2-octyl alcohol, hexylmethylcarbinol, 2-hydroxyoctane, sec-caprylic alcohol, 1-methylheptanol, methylhexylcarbinol, 1-methylheptyl alcohol, dl-2-octanol, n-octan-2-ol
SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
octan-2-ol
20083
130.23
(+/-)-2-Octanol
-38°C
179°C to 180°C
Pleasant
1.426
100 mL
14,6752
Miscible with diethyl ether,acetone,alcohol,most common organic solvents,aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.
CCCCCCC(C)O
130.231
CHEBI:37869
98%
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H319-H227
Causes serious eye irritation.
Combustible liquid.

P210-P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P370+P378q-P501c

H227-H318

EINECSNumber : 204-667-0

RTECSNumber : RH0795000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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