1-Octanol
ALDRICH/W280011 - natural, ≥98%, FCC
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 | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| autoignition temp. | 523 °F |
| 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 |
| grade | Kosher |
| natural | |
| 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 | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | 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 |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 8 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36 |
| Safety Statements | 25-26-39 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 176.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 80 °C - closed cup |
| 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 |


