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2-Octanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Octanol, Hexyl methyl carbinol, 2-Capryl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
204-667-0
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.25 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (GC)

form

oil

autoignition temp.

255-260 °C

potency

6100 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

0.80-7.40 % (v/v)

bp

177-182 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-38 °C

transition temp

flash point 71 °C

density

0.82 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H18O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8(2)9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Development of a mixed solvent system for the efficient resolution of (R, S)-2-octanol catalyzed by magnetite-immobilized lipase: This study presents a novel solvent system enhancing the enantioselectivity and activity of lipase in the resolution of 2-octanol, a key intermediate in synthesizing chiral building blocks used in drug development (Liu et al., 2014).
  • Efficient Kinetic Resolution of (R,S)-2-Octanol Catalyzed by Magnetite-Immobilized Yarrowia lipolytica Lipase in Mixed Ionic Liquids: This research explores using ionic liquids with immobilized lipase for resolving 2-Octanol, crucial for producing enantiopure substances in pharmacological synthesis (Liu et al., 2014).
  • Effect of hydrazyl radical on the selectivity of γ-alumina with different sizes of pores for dehydration of 2-octanol through radical elimination mechanism: Investigates the interaction between hydrazyl radicals and 2-octanol on γ-alumina, relevant for understanding catalytic mechanisms in material science (Alidoust et al., 2023).
  • Process hazard evaluation for catalytic oxidation of 2-octanol with hydrogen peroxide using calorimetry techniques: Assesses the safety and kinetic parameters of 2-octanol oxidation, important for chemical process design in industrial and academic settings (Sun et al., 2019).
  • Enhancing the resolution of (R, S)-2-octanol catalyzed by magnetic cross-linked lipase aggregates using an alternating magnetic field: Describes a method to improve the enantioselective resolution of 2-Octanol using magnetic fields, potentially useful for scaling up chiral resolutions in pharmaceutical manufacturing (Liu et al., 2015).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.820 - 0.822
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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