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1-Octanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA159770F
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Quantity:
10,000 mL
2500 mL
500 mL
111-87-5
C8H18O
130.23
MFCD00002988
KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1-octanol, octanol, octyl alcohol, n-octanol, capryl alcohol, caprylic alcohol, n-octyl alcohol, heptyl carbinol, 1-hydroxyoctane, primary octyl alcohol
957
CHEBI:16188
octan-1-ol
CCCCCCCCO
111-87-5
C8H18O
130.23
MFCD00002988
KBPLFHHGFOOTCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1-octanol, octanol, octyl alcohol, n-octanol, capryl alcohol, caprylic alcohol, n-octyl alcohol, heptyl carbinol, 1-hydroxyoctane, primary octyl alcohol
957
CHEBI:16188
octan-1-ol
CCCCCCCCO

Description

1-Octanol is used as a precursor to prepare esters, which is used in perfumes and flavorings. It is used as food additive, anti-foaming agent and emulsifier in anti-rust emulsions. It is widely involved in chemical industry for the synthesis of ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates and ether sulfates. It is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, waxes, and surface coatings and mainly involved in agricultural chemistry to inhibit excessive growth of tobacco plants.

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
1-Octanol is used as a precursor to prepare esters, which is used in perfumes and flavorings. It is used as food additive, anti-foaming agent and emulsifier in anti-rust emulsions. It is widely involved in chemical industry for the synthesis of ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates and ether sulfates. It is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, waxes, and surface coatings and mainly involved in agricultural chemistry to inhibit excessive growth of tobacco plants.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether and propylene glycol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -16°C
Density 0.825
Boiling Point 193°C to 195°C
Flash Point 81°C (177°F)
Odor Sweet
Assay Percent Range 99%
Refractive Index 1.429
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)7OH
Quantity 2500 mL
Beilstein 1697461
Merck Index 14,6751
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,ether and propylene glycol. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 130.23
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 1-Octanol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H227-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H227
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement P210-P264b-P280-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber 203-917-6
RTECSNumber RH6550000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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