Description

7-Octen-1-ol is a versatile eight-carbon unsaturated primary alcohol with a terminal double bond, widely recognized in the chemical industry by its CAS number 13175-44-5. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its bifunctional reactivity. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to create complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of aroma chemicals, contributing to green, citrus, or waxy notes in perfumes and flavor formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral building block or precursor in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer in polymerization reactions to introduce functional groups or modify polymer properties.
• Agrochemical Production: Utilized in the synthesis of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a starting material for various organic transformations, including hydroformylation, metathesis, and oxidation reactions.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be used to produce surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and specialty cleaning applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Octen-1-ol
CAS No.	13175-44-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Octen-1-ol; 7-Octen-1-yl alcohol; 1-Octen-7-ol; (7-Octenyl) alcohol; Vinylhexyl carbinol; 6-Hepten-1-ol, 2-methyl-; Oct-7-en-1-ol
EINECS	236-128-7

Quality Control

Our 7-Octen-1-ol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for extended periods to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.850

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