Octanol
Cas No :
111-87-5
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
130.23 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
C8H18O
Melting Point :
−16 °C
Boiling Point :
195–196 °C
Solubility :
Insoluble In Water (0.3 G/L); Miscible With Alcohols, Ethers, Chloroform
Flash Point :
83 °C (Closed Cup)
Description :
Octanol, also called 1-Octanol or Capryl Alcohol, is a clear to slightly yellow liquid with a sweet, fatty smell. It is a straight-chain fatty alcohol derived from natural fats and oils or produced from ethylene. Octanol is widely used in the fragrance, flavour, pharmaceutical, and industrial fields because it dissolves and lubricates well, and can be used in many different ways. Octanol is a medium-chain alcohol that is an essential intermediate in the production of esters, surfactants, plasticisers, and lubricants. It is also used in cosmetics and personal care products because it makes skin feel smooth and soft.
In perfumes and fragrances, Octanol adds soft floral and waxy notes. It works as a fixative and solvent, making scents last longer and spread better. It is also used to make esters such as Octyl Acetate and Octyl Palmitate, which are common in cosmetics and perfumes. Look into other fragrance ingredients: Rosalva Linalyl Formate
Octanol adds waxy, fruity, and citrus notes to flavours in the flavour industry. When added in small amounts, it enhances the taste of drinks, candies, and baked goods with fruit and cream flavours. People often use its esters to make flavouring compounds that are safe to eat. Flavours that are related: Pentanoic Acid | Ethyl Isovalerate
Octanol is an emollient, solubilizer, and carrier used in creams, lotions, and hair care products. It makes things easier to spread, gives them a smooth feel, and helps mix in other oil- or fragrance-based ingredients in cosmetics. Look into other cosmetic-grade materials: Fenchyl Alcohol and Octyl Palmitate
Octanol is used to make plasticizers, surfactants, lubricants, and coatings. It is also used as a defoaming agent, a solvent, and a part of industrial cleaners because it has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. More chemicals used in fine and industrial work: Phytol and Ethyl Oleate
ChemicalBull is a reliable manufacturer and supplier of high-purity Octanol for use in cosmetics, fragrances, flavours, and other industries. We check each batch for purity, consistency, and chemical performance.
We sell Octanol in bulk and in custom packaging. We make sure that it gets to you on time, that you can get technical help, and that it meets international standards.
Available in safe, moisture-proof containers that can hold different amounts of product. Find more industrial solvents and fine chemicals that you can use in your formulations and processes.
ChemicalBull can send you the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Octanol, which contains all the information you need on safety, handling, toxicity, and environmental impacts.