W280100

2-Octanol

≥97%, FG

• 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
• FEMA Number: 2801
• EC Number: 204-667-0
• Council of Europe no.: 71
• MDL number: MFCD00004591
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901180
• Flavis number: 2.022
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: woody; earthy; spicy; herbaceous
• Grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• 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

Description

General description

2-Octanol is a fatty alcohol mainly found in castor oil[1], tomato leaves[2] and wine.[3]

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).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS05
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H318
• pcodes: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 159.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 71 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter