2-Octanol
ALDRICH/W280100 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: sec-Caprylic alcohol; Capryl alcohol; Ethyl-N-amylcarbinol; Ethylpentylcarbinol
CAS Number: 123-96-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H18O
Molecular Weight: 130.23
EC Number: 204-667-0
MDL Number: MFCD00004591
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 174-181 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.819 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | liquid |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8( |
| InChI key | SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | woody; earthy; spicy; herbaceous |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCC(C)O |
| Application: | • Synthesis of a Lignin-Enhanced Graphene Aerogel for Lipase Immobilization.: This paper discusses the synthesis of a graphene aerogel enhanced with lignin for immobilizing lipase, with 2-Octanol being a critical reagent in the synthesis process, highlighting its utility in material science applications (Zhang et al., 2023  ). |
| General description: | 2-Octanol is a fatty alcohol mainly found in castor oil, tomato leaves and wine. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 8 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol |  GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41-52 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 159.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 71 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 174-181 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.819 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2801 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |