Octan-1-ol
CAS: 111-87-5
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥99.0%, Reagent Grade ≥99.5%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.8% |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 130.23 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid with a mild fatty alcohol odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/HDPE drum, 160 kg/plastic drum, 170 kg/steel drum, or 800 kg/IBC tank |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC retention time comparison; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E1064); Density — Density measurement (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Acid value — Acid-base titration (ASTM D974); Color — APHA color measurement (ASTM D1209). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and oxidation. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis. Store according to flammable liquid regulations. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an important organic intermediate and solvent in chemical synthesis. It is widely applied in the production of fragrances, flavors, plasticizers, surfactants, lubricants, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical intermediates. It is also used as a raw material for octyl esters and specialty chemicals.