1-Octanol
ALDRICH/W280003 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Alcohol C8; Capryl alcohol; Octyl alcohol
CAS Number: 111-87-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H18O
Molecular Weight: 130.23
EC Number: 203-917-6
MDL Number: MFCD00002988
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)7OH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 523 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 196 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.827 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | liquid |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H18O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7- |
InChI key | KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −15 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fatty; green; citrus; waxy; floral; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCO |
vapor density | 4.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.14 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Blocks T-type Ca2+ channels |
General description: | 1-Octanol is one of the key flavor constituents of mushrooms. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 20 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 - H412 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36 |
Safety Statements | 25-26-39 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 187.7 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 86.5 °C |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 196 °C (lit.) |
mp | −15 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.827 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2800 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |