(+/-)-2-Octanol, 98%

CAS: 123-96-6

Ref. 02-A16985

Product Information

• Name: (+/-)-2-Octanol, 98%
• Synonyms: 2-octanol secondary caprylic alcohol fema number 2801 sec-caprylic alcohol caprylic alcohol, secondary 2-octanol (natural) s-octyl alcohol, (RS)-2-Octanol, 1-Methyl-1-heptanol, 1-Methylheptanol, 1-Methylheptyl alcohol, 2-Hydroxy-n-octane, 2-Hydroxyoctane, 2-Octyl alcohol, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Octanol, Capryl alcohol, DL-2-Octanol, Hexylmethylcarbinol, Methylhexylcarbinol, Nsc 14759, Octan-2-ol, Octane-2-Ol, dl-Methylhexylcarbinol, n-Octan-2-ol, s-Octyl alcohol, sec-Caprylic alcohol, β-Octyl alcohol

Description

(±)-2-Octanol is used in flavors, paints and coatings, defoaming agent, low-volatility solvent, lubricants, fuels, paints and coatings. It is used as a frother in mineral floatation and wetting agent. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of surfactants, cosmetic emollients esters and plasticizers. Further, it is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and piperine derivatives. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative of 2-ethylhexanol. 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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.23
• Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: Clear colorless, Liquid
• InChI key: SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYNA-N