W280100

2-Octanol

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): sec-Caprylic alcohol, Capryl alcohol, Ethyl-N-amylcarbinol, Ethylpentylcarbinol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅CH(OH)CH₃
• CAS Number: 123-96-6
• Molecular Weight: 130.23
• FEMA Number: 2801
• EC Number: 204-667-0
• Council of Europe no.: 71
• MDL number: MFCD00004591
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901180
• Flavis number: 2.022
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Assay: ≥97%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.426 (lit.)
• bp: 174-181 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.819 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: woody; earthy; spicy; herbaceous
• SMILES string: CCCCCCC(C)O
• InChI: 1S/C8H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8(2)9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Octanol is a fatty alcohol mainly found in castor oil, tomato leaves and wine.

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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 159.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 71 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves