2-Octanol

CAS: 123-96-6

Ref. 3D-FO168485

Product Information

• Name: 2-Octanol
• Synonyms: (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
• CAS: 123-96-6

Description

2-Octanol is a chiral organic molecule that can be used in the synthesis of a variety of different molecules. It has hydroxyl groups on either side of the octane ring, which have a high reactivity with other molecules. 2-Octanol forms hydrogen bonds with anhydrous sodium and fatty acid, as well as having caproic acid and malonic acid react to form phosphorus pentoxide. The reaction mechanism for 2-octanol is shown below:

2-Octanol reacts with hydroxyl ions to form water and 2-octanone.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₈O
• Purity: Min. 95%