Description

1-Octanol is a versatile eight-carbon fatty alcohol, also known as capryl alcohol, with the CAS registry number 111-87-5. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and functional ingredient across numerous industrial sectors due to its favorable solvent properties and ability to act as a precursor for esters and plasticizers. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, plasticizer, surfactant, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity raw material.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a component in perfumes and flavorings for its characteristic waxy, citrus-like, and rose-like odor.
• Plasticizer Production: A key raw material for synthesizing esters like dioctyl phthalate (DOP), which are widely used as plasticizers for PVC and other polymers.
• Surfactants and Detergents: Employed in the manufacture of nonionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and wetting agents for industrial and household cleaning products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Solvent and Extraction Agent: Functions as a solvent for resins, waxes, and oils, and is used in extraction processes due to its selective solubility.
• Lubricant and Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated into formulations for synthetic lubricants and cutting fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octanol
CAS No.	111-87-5
Molecular Formula	C8H18O
Molecular Weight	130.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Capryl alcohol; n-Octanol; Octyl alcohol; Alcohol C8; Heptyl carbinol; 1-Hydroxyoctane; Primary octyl alcohol; n-Octyl alcohol
EINECS	203-917-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Octanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting or exceeding standard industry specifications for purity and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.428 - 1.430
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.823 - 0.827
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Octanoic Acid)	≤ 0.02%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.