Octanol
CAS Number: 111-87-5
IUPAC Name: 1-Octanol
Chemical Formula: C₈H₁₈O
Molecular Weight: 130.23 g/mol
Structure: Straight-chain alcohol with 8 carbon atoms
Structural Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₇OH
Application in areas:
- Flavors & Fragrances
- Used as a component in perfumes and essential oils for a mild, floral scent
- Cosmetics
- Used in lotions, creams, and other personal care products for fragrance and emollient properties.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Acts as a solvent or intermediate in drug formulation
- Chemical Industry
- Intermediate in the production of plasticizers, surfactants, and esters
- Paints & Coatings
- Used as a solvent or coalescing agent in formulations
- Agrochemicals
- Used as a solvent or emulsifier in pesticide formulations
- Laboratory
- Often used in partition coefficient studies (e.g., octanol-water partition coefficient, log P) which is important in drug design and toxicology
Packaging: Drum