Description

trans-2-Octen-1-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol characterized by its distinct green, fatty, and waxy aroma. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate and fragrance ingredient in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex organoleptic profiles and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key building block for synthesizing green, fatty, and mushroom-like aroma chemicals. Used in creating sophisticated perfume accords and flavor enhancers for food and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral precursor in the synthesis of specific bioactive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its defined trans-configuration and functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the research and development of pheromones and other specialty agrochemicals that leverage its specific carbon chain length and olefinic bond.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Acts as a valuable reagent in organic chemistry for carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, including cross-coupling and oxidation studies, in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Employed in the modification of polymers to introduce specific functional groups, potentially altering surface properties or enabling further chemical grafting.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Octen-1-Ol
CAS No.	18409-17-1
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Octen-1-ol; trans-2-Octenol; (E)-Oct-2-en-1-ol; 2-Octen-1-ol, (2E)-; Leaf Alcohol (isomer); 1-Octen-3-ol (positional isomer); FEMA 3887; (E)-2-Octenyl alcohol
EINECS	242-288-1

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Octen-1-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support compliance with REACH, FDA (where applicable), and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (typical 98.5%)
Isomeric Purity (trans-)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.443 - 1.447
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.840 - 0.850
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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