2-Octanol , ≥99%(GC) , 123-96-6

Synonym(s):
Hexyl methyl carbinol

CAS NO.：123-96-6

Empirical Formula: C8H18O

Molecular Weight: 130.23

MDL number: MFCD00004591

EINECS: 204-667-0

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -38 °C
• Boiling point: 174-181 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.819 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• vapor pressure: 0.25 hPa (20 °C)
• FEMA: 2801 | 2-OCTANOL
• refractive index: n20/D 1.426(lit.)
• Flash point: 160 °F
• storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
• solubility: 1.12g/l
• pka: 15.44±0.20(Predicted)
• form: Liquid
• color: Clear colorless to slightly yellow
• Odor: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh spicy green woody herbal earthy
• Odor Type: spicy
• biological source: synthetic
• explosive limit: 0.80-7.40%(V)
• Water Solubility: 0.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
• Merck: 14,6752
• JECFA Number: 289
• BRN: 1719325
• Dielectric constant: 5.3（20℃）
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
• LogP: 2.86 at 22℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: 123-96-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Octanol(123-96-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Octanol (123-96-6)

Description and Uses

2-Octanol has a characteristic disagreeable but aromatic odor. This substance may be prepared by distilling sodium ricinoleate with an excess of sodium hydroxide.

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.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS05
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H318
• Precautionary statements: P280-P305+P351+P338+P310
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38-36/38-52/53
• Safety Statements: 24/25-36-26
• RIDADR: UN 1987
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: RH0795000
• Autoignition Temperature: 255 - 260 °C
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29051620
• Hazardous Substances Data: 123-96-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in Rabbit: 6100 mg/kg