123-96-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Octanol
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-1-heptanol;1-Methylheptanol;1-Methylheptyl alcohol;2-Hydroxy-n-octane;2-Hydroxyoctane;2-Octyl alcohol;Capryl alcohol;DL-2-Octanol;Hexylmethylcarbinol;Methylhexylcarbinol;NSC 14759;dl-Methylhexylcarbinol;n-Octan-2-ol;s-Octylalcohol;sec-Caprylic alcohol;b-Octyl alcohol
• CAS NO: 123-96-6
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 130.22792
• EINECS: 204-667-0
• Mol File: 123-96-6.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -38℃
• Boiling Point: 194.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 81.1 °C
• Appearance: colourless liquid with a pungent odour
• Density: 0.823 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.306mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.426
• PKA: 15.44±0.20(Predicted)
• Water Solubility: 0.1 g/100 mL (20℃)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Octanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Octanol(123-96-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Octanol(123-96-6)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25:
• Hazardous Substances Data: 123-96-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Octanol, also known as capryl alcohol or octan-2-ol, is a fatty alcohol substance primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of esters used in perfumery and flavorings. It's a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity aroma and is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It's used in some industries as an anti-foaming agent or lubricant. This chemical is also significant in the field of material science for the creation of water repellent surfaces. It can be hazardous in large amounts, causing irritation to eyes and skin, as well as potential harm to aquatic life.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8(2)9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3/t8-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 4128-31-8 rac-octan-2-ol 
• 76373-16-5 1-Bromo-naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid 1-methyl-heptyl ester 
• 27770-99-6 (-)-2-octyl-tosylate 

Downstream Products

• 6938-51-8 2-octyl benzoate 
• 34881-29-3 Benzoic acid 1-methyl-heptyl ester 
• 27770-99-6 (-)-2-octyl-tosylate 
• 557-35-7 2-bromooctane 
• 1191-24-8 (+)-2-bromooctane 
• 6938-51-8 Benzoic acid 1-methyl-heptyl ester 

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Separation of ferrous iron from titanium(IV) in a simulated ilmenite hydrochloric acid leachate by simultaneous oxidation and 2-octanol extraction was investigated. The effects of extraction time, organic/aqueous (O/A) phase ratio, temperature, and hydrochloric acid concentration were studied. U...detailed

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