CAS: 123-96-6 | C8H18O | 130.231 g/mol (±)-2-Octanol is used in flavors, paints and coatings, defoaming agent, low-volatility solvent, lubricants, fuels, paints and coatings. It is used as a frother in mineral floatation and wetting agent. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of surfactants, cosmetic emollients esters and plasticizers. Further, it is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and piperine derivatives. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative of 2-ethylhexanol. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals. Applications(^+)-2-Octanol is used in flavors, paints and coatings, defoaming agent, low-volatility solvent, lubricants, fuels, paints and coatings. It is used as a frother in mineral floatation and wetting agent. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of surfactants, cosmetic emollients esters and plasticizers. Further, it is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and piperine derivatives. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative of 2-ethylhexanol.SolubilityMiscible with diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol, most common organic solvents, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Key	Value
CAS	123-96-6
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	130.231
MDL Number	MFCD00004591
InChI Key	SJWFXCIHNDVPSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID	20083
ChEBI	CHEBI:37869
IUPAC Name	octan-2-ol
SMILES	CCCCCCC(C)O
Melting Point	-38°C
Density	0.819
Boiling Point	179°C to 180°C
Flash Point	76°C (169°F)
Odor	Pleasant
Refractive Index	1.426
Quantity	2500 mL
Beilstein	1719325
Merck Index	14,6752
Solubility Information	Miscible with diethyl ether,acetone,alcohol,most common organic solvents,aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with cold water.
Formula Weight	130.23
Percent Purity	98%
Chemical Name or Material	(+/-)-2-Octanol

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