Octanol
Product Description
| Product | Octanol |
| CAS | 111-87-5 |
| Formula | C8H18O |
| Synonym | octan-1-ol, Alcohol C-8, n-Octyl alcohol, Heptyl carbinol, Caprylic alcohol, Capryl alcohol, pri.-Octyl alcohol, capryl alcohol (1-octanol), 1-Octanol, Octan-1-ol |
Typical Product Specifications
| Taste | Waxy, green, citrus, orange and aldehydic with a fruity nuance |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Boiling Point | 194.00 to 196.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Specific gravity | 0.82200 to 0.83000 @ 25.00 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.42900 to 1.43500 @ 20.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.114000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Odor Type | waxy |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 % |
| Vapor Density | 4.5 |
| Pounds/Gallon | 6.840 to 6.906 |
| Melting Point | -16.00 to -15.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| logP (o/w) | 2.88 |
| Flash Point | 178.00 °F. TCC |
| Odor | Waxy, green, citrus, aldehydic and floral with a sweet, fatty, coconut nuance |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Used in the manufacturing of esters for fragrance and flavorings, foam control agents, and solvents that are used for waxes, oils, and resins. FEMA# 2800 Use: MASKING, PERFUMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
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