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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Octanol

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

sec-Caprylic alcohol, Capryl alcohol, Ethyl-N-amylcarbinol, Ethylpentylcarbinol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
FEMA Number:
2801
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
71
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.022
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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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).

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Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

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

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Journal of Chromatography A, 923(1), 205-214 (2001)
Sebacic acid and 2-octanol from castor oil.
Vasishtha AK, et al.
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 67(5), 333-337 (1990)
Modification of fatty acids changes the flavor volatiles in tomato leaves.
Wang C, et al.
Phytochemistry, 58(2), 227-232 (2001)
Deracemization of secondary alcohols through a concurrent tandem biocatalytic oxidation and reduction.
Constance V Voss et al.
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