O4504

2-Octanol

97%

• 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
• EC Number: 204-667-0
• MDL number: MFCD00004591
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• PubChem Substance ID: 329818909
• NACRES: NA.21
• bp: 174-181 °C (lit.)

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• form: liquid
• expl. lim.: 0.34-6.3 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.426 (lit.)
• bp: 174-181 °C (lit.)
• mp: -38 °C
• density: 0.819 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• 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 secondary alcohol that can be oxidized by nitric acid to form 2-octanone.[1][2] The performance of Al-Cu and Al-Cu-Mg mixed oxides to catalyze the dehydrogenation of 2-octanol has been investigated.[3] The reaction kinetics of the formation of ammonium sec-octyl sulfate by reaction of 2-octanol with sulfamic acid has been reported.[4]

Application

2-Octanol may be used as a reducer in the preparation of monodispersed nickel nanocrystals.[5]

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