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(+/-)-2-Octanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11399559
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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.

Applications
(^+)-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.

Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol, most common organic solvents, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-96-6
Molecular Formula C8H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 130.231
MDL Number MFCD00004591
InChI Key SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-octanol, 2-octyl alcohol, hexylmethylcarbinol, 2-hydroxyoctane, sec-caprylic alcohol, 1-methylheptanol, methylhexylcarbinol, 1-methylheptyl alcohol, dl-2-octanol, n-octan-2-ol
PubChem CID 20083
ChEBI CHEBI:37869
IUPAC Name octan-2-ol
SMILES CCCCCCC(C)O

Specifications

Melting Point -38°C
Density 0.819
Boiling Point 179°C to 180°C
Flash Point 76°C (169°F)
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.426
Quantity 100 mL
Beilstein 1719325
Merck Index 14,6752
Solubility Information Miscible with diethyl ether,acetone,alcohol,most common organic solvents,aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.
Formula Weight 130.23
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material (+/-)-2-Octanol
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Safety and Handling

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  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Octanol

RUO – Research Use Only

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