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1-Octanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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1-Octanol is used as a precursor to prepare esters, which is used in perfumes and flavorings. It is used as food additive, anti-foaming agent and emulsifier in anti-rust emulsions. It is widely involved in chemical industry for the synthesis of ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates and ether sulfates. It is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, waxes, and surface coatings and mainly involved in agricultural chemistry to inhibit excessive growth of tobacco plants.

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
1-Octanol is used as a precursor to prepare esters, which is used in perfumes and flavorings. It is used as food additive, anti-foaming agent and emulsifier in anti-rust emulsions. It is widely involved in chemical industry for the synthesis of ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates and ether sulfates. It is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, waxes, and surface coatings and mainly involved in agricultural chemistry to inhibit excessive growth of tobacco plants.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether and propylene glycol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

111-87-5

Molecular Formula

C8H18O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

130.23

MDL Number

MFCD00002988

InChI Key

KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

1-octanol, octanol, octyl alcohol, n-octanol, capryl alcohol, caprylic alcohol, n-octyl alcohol, heptyl carbinol, 1-hydroxyoctane, primary octyl alcohol

PubChem CID

957

ChEBI

CHEBI:16188

IUPAC Name

octan-1-ol

SMILES

CCCCCCCCO

Specifications

Melting Point

°C to 16°C

Density

0.825

Boiling Point

193°C to 195°C

Flash Point

81°C (177°F)

Assay Percent Range

99%

Refractive Index

1.429

Linear Formula

CH3(CH2)7OH

Quantity

500 mL

Beilstein

1697461

Merck Index

14,6751

Solubility Information

Miscible with ethanol,ether and propylene glycol. Immiscible with water.

Formula Weight

130.23

Percent Purity

99%

Chemical Name or Material

1-Octanol

Hazard Category

H227-H319

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H227

Precautionary Statement

P210-P264b-P280-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378q-P501c

EINECSNumber

203-917-6

RTECSNumber

RH6550000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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