| Identification | More | [Name]
2-Octanol | [CAS]
4128-31-8 | [Synonyms]
1-METHYLHEPTANOL
1-METHYLHEPTYL ALCOHOL
2-CAPRYL ALCOHOL
(+/-)-2-OCTANOL
2-OCTANOL
2-OCTYL ALCOHOL
CAPRYL ALCOHOL
DL-2-OCTANOL
ETHYL-N-AMYLCARBINOL
ETHYLPENTYLCARBINOL
FEMA 2801
HEXYL METHYL CARBINOL
METHYL HEXYL CARBINOL
METHYL-N-HEXYLCARBINOL
OCTAN-2-OL
SEC-CAPRYLIC ALCOHOL
SEC-OCTYL ALCOHOL
(+/-)-2-Octanol
rac-(2R*)-2-Octanol
rac-(R*)-2-Octanol | [EINECS(EC#)]
204-667-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H18O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004591 | [Molecular Weight]
130.23 | [MOL File]
4128-31-8.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
-38 °C
| [Boiling point ]
174-181 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
0.819 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
2801 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.426(lit.)
| [Fp ]
160 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Refrigerator | [solubility ]
Chloroform, Ethanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Oil | [color ]
Clear Colourless | [Water Solubility ]
1.2g/L(25 ºC) | [Specific Heat Capacity]
Cp(liquid):330.1J/(g·K),at 25℃ | [JECFA Number]
289 | [Dielectric constant]
8.1999999999999993 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
4128-31-8(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
2-Octanol, (.+/-.)-(4128-31-8) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
4128-31-8(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
T | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R25:Toxic if swallowed. | [Safety Statements ]
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . | [RIDADR ]
1987 | [HazardClass ]
3.2 | [PackingGroup ]
III |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
2-Octanol is used as a chemical reagent in the synthesis of a variety of pharmaceutical compounds usually through its oxidation to a ketone or aldehyde. Used in the synthesis of piperine derivates as MAO A & B inhibitors. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Octan-2-ol is an octanol carrying the hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. It is an octanol and a secondary alcohol. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 4000, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00371a017
Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 4137, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)99342-0 | [Food chemistry]
2-octanol is an earthy, fat, and fresh tasting compound found in common
buckwheat, corn, and ginger, which makes 2-octanol a potential biomarker
for the consumption of these food products. |
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