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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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: 500 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• (+/-)-2-Octanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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